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AP GOV 2.10-2.11

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show A written opinion by a judge who agree's with the majority decision in a case but provides different reasons or justifications for reaching that outcome.  
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show A written opinion by a judge who votes against the majority  
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Liberal Constructionist   show
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show Interprets the Constitution in its original context  
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Majority opinion   show
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show A formal request filed with the Supreme Court asking them to review decisions made by a lower court  
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show A Supreme Court practice where at least four justices much vote to grant a writ of certiorari for it to be reviewed by the full court  
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Judicial Activism   show
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show The concept of a judge not injecting his or her own preference into legal proceedings and rulings  
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"Nuclear option"   show
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Senatorial courtesy   show
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Standing   show
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Robert Bork   show
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show To destroy a judicial nominee through a concerted attack on his character, background, and philosophy- defined by New York Times  
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show Nominated judge by Obama when term was ending. Republican Senate Majority denied the nomination by promising to use the "nuclear option" although Garland was Avery qualified judge rating from the ABA. Holding off until Trump won the election.  
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show Nominated Conservative U.S. Appeals Court Judge, who as a African American, reflected the lefts desire for diversity and the rights desire for a strict constructionist. Liberals had issues with his conservative ideology & his 1 year experience.  
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show Later accused of Sexual misconduct by former employee, went to trial, they tied(they were all white), and he was confirmed.  
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