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Judicial
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Crime | Any act that breaks the law and for which a punishment has been established |
| Criminal | Part of the legal system that deals with crimes, or actions that are harmful or dangerous to society |
| Civil Law | Resolving disagreements between individuals or groups not against the state |
| Common Law | Law that develops from judges decisions |
| Precedent | An earlier court decision that guides judges decisions in later cases |
| Constitution Law | Law based on the U.S. Constitution and Supreme Court decisions. |
| Appeal | The right of a convicted person to ask a higher court to review their case |
| Jurisdiction | The area of authority to hear a court case and enforce the law |
| District Courts | Lowers federal courts that have original jurisdiction in most cases involving federal law |
| Court of Appeals | Federal courts that review decisions appealed from district courts |
| Justices | Title given to judges of the Supreme Court |
| Judicial Review | The power of the Supreme Court; it determines if a law passed by congress of a presidential action goes against the Constitution |
| Opinion | A written statement by the US Supreme Court explaining it reasoning behind a decision |
| Concurring Opinion | A statement written by a Supreme Court justice who agrees with the majority's decision but for different reasons |
| Dissenting opinion | A statement written by a Supreme Court justice who disagrees with the majority's decision |