18/19 Flashcards
Case dealing with a non criminal matter
Civil Case
Cases which may only be heard in a federal court
Exclusive Jurisdiction
Person who files the suit
Plaintiff
Person who the suit is against
Defendant
Order by the Supreme Court directing a lower court to send up the record in a given case for its review
Writ of Certiorari
When a lower court is not clear about the procedure or the rule of law that should apply in a case so they ask for the higher court to look at it
Certificate
Opinion of those that disagree with the majority opinion
Dissenting opinion
Trial for those accused of violating military law
Court-Martial-Trial
Satisfaction of a claim, payment
Redress
Crime of attempting to overthrow the government by force or to disrupt its lawful activities by violent acts
Sedition
Language that is communicated is non verbal ways
Symbolic speech
False and malicious use of written words
Libel
False and malicious use of spoken words
Slander
The ability of people to practice their religion without unnecessary government involvement
Free exercise clause
Government may not choose and establishment of religion
Establishment clause