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PHSCC Govt Ch 12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| dissenting opinion but done so for different reasons | concurring opinion |
| expresses the views of over half of the justices | majority opinion |
| makes up one-third of the courts decisions | unanimous opinion |
| opinions of the justices who do not agree with the courts final ruling | dissenting opinion |
| an order from the Court to a lower court to send up records for review | writ of certiorari |
| brief unsigned statement of the court’s decision | per curiam opinion |
| briefs from someone outside the case who may have a vested interest in how the case is decided | amicus curiae |
| written statement setting fourth legal arguments | brief |
| model for other cases | precedent |
| ruling on a law or action that has not yet been challenged | advisory opinion |
| coalition of justices | bloc |
| let the decision stand | stare decisis |
| power to declare laws unconstitutional | judicial review |
| refusal to spend money | impound |
| deciding vote | swing vote |
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