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QuestionAnswer
Procedure due process The fair administration of justice ( Right to trial and Procedure)
Majority opinion States the decision of the court
Disenting opinion Document issued by judges who disagree with majority opinion
Concurring opinion Document issued by judges who agree with majority opinion
precedent Legal principles created by appellate court
stare decisis Refers to the principle that courts should follow precedent
statue Federal Law written by a legislative branch
general jurisdiction Courts that hear cases involving Local Local & State Law. Plus State & Federal Constitution.
limited jurisdiction Courts that hear cases raising question on federal law/constitution
regional circuit Federal court system split into 12 regional circuits
court martial Similar to criminal trials but have judges and attorneys drawn from military branch
reservation Set of public land put aside for Native American
tribal court Court that hears criminal and civil cases within tribal system
adversarial system Trial system that contest between opposing sides
inquisitorial system Trial system where judge gathers evidence
Created by: Bryson.Campfield
 

 



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