Chapter 2.10 Flashcards
How has the Supreme Court's use of judicial review in conjunction with life tenure led to debates about the legitimacy of the court?
Strict Constructionist
Interprets the original context of the Constitution.
Liberal Constructionist
Interprets the Constitution as a living documents. Accounts for different conditions since ratification.
Petition of Certiorari
Saying how the lower court errored in their judgement.
Rule of Four
Four justices have to agree to hear a case.
Writ of Certiorari
Orders a lower court to send a case.
Stare Decisis
“Let the decision stand.”
Amis Curiae Briefs
“Friend of the court” brief.
Majority Opinion
Reflecting the court’s opinion. It sums up the court’s decision and legal reasoning.
Concurring Opinion
Agrees with majority opinion with different legal reasoning.
Dissenting Opinion
Shows counter arguments to the ruling. No force of law
Judicial Activism
Influencing the Constitution from the bench.
Judicial Review
Not interfering with legislation and using the original meaning.
