Business Law Mid Term Flashcards
What is judicial review?
Power given to the Judicial Branch to decide if an act is Constitutional or not
What is jurisdiction?
The power to speak the law
What is subject matter jurisdiction?
Jurisdiction over the issue
What is in rem jurisdiction?
Jurisdiction over property involved in the lawsuit
What is personal jurisdiction?
Jurisdiction over the defendant
What kinds of cases have original subject matter?
Cases involving torts or contracts
The standard for a court to exercise personal jurisdiction is called _________.
Minimum Contacts
Three levels of the Federal Judicial System
Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and District Court all which are nominated by the President
What are the four levels of the TN Judicial System?
Court of Appeals, Criminal Appeals, Trial, and Small Claims Court
Trial and Small Claims are elected by popular vote. Others are appointed then held to a vote
Who’s powers are limited by the Bill of Rights?
The federal governments
What is federalism form of government?
The national and state governments share sovereign powers
What is separation of powers?
Dividing the powers of the gov between the three branches of gov.
What is full faith and credit?
Each state must recognize the acts, records, and proceedings of the other states
What is due process and incorporation?
Protections given by the Bill of Rights passed to the states
What is the source that gives the federal government the power to regulate?
Article 1, Section 8
