Chapter 12 Flashcards
writ of certiorari
an order from the court to a lower court to send up the records on a case for review
on appeal
the decision of a lower federal or state court has been requested to be reviewed
The Solicitor General (3)
- appointed by president and represents the federal government before the Supreme Court
- link between executive and judicial branch
- determine whether the federal government should lower federal court decisions to the Supreme Court
per curiam opinion
a brief, unsigned statement of the Court’s decision
brief
a written statement setting forth the legal arguments, relevant facts, and precedents supporting one side
anicus curiae briefs
groups claiming to have info useful to the Court’s consideration of the case
unanimous opinion
vote same way
majority opinion
opinion of the majority
concurring opinion
justices agree with majority for different reasons
dissenting opinion
opinion of the minority
impound
president’s refusal to spend money Congress has appropriated
Miranda v. Arizona
court ruled that police had acted unconstitutionally and had violated a suspect’s rights
stare decisis
once the Court rules on a case, its decision serves as a precedent, or model, on which to base other decisions in similar cases
Limits on the Supreme Court (5)
- Types of Issues
- Types of Cases
- Limited Control Over Agenda
- Lack of Enforcement Power
- Checks and Balances
advisory opinion
a ruling on a law or action that has not been challenged
