Chpter 13

Question 0

Judicial self restraint

Answer 0

Self-imposed restriction on judicial decision making

Question 1

Judicial review

Answer 1

The power of a court to adjudicate the constitutionality of the loss of a government acts of a government official

Question 2

Judicial activism

Answer 2

The view that the Supreme Court justices can and should creatively reinterpret The text of the Constitution analyse in order to serve the judges on considered estimates of the vital needs of contemporary society when the elected political branches of the federal government and I’m very state governments seem to have an failing to meet his needs

Question 3

Stare decisis

Answer 3

Courts cite to stare decisis when an issue has been previously brought to the court and a ruling already issued. Generally, courts will adhere to the previous ruling, though this is not universally true

Question 4

Precedent

Answer 4

an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.

Question 5

Litmus test

Answer 5

a decisively indicative test.

Question 6

Senatorial courtesy

Answer 6

a custom whereby presidential appointments are confirmed only if there is no objection to them by the senators from the appointee’s state, especially from the senior senator of the president’s party from that state.

Question 7

Writ of certiorari

Answer 7

It includes a list of the parties, a statement of the facts of the case, the legal questions presented for review, and arguments as to why the Court should grant the writ. Writ of Certiorari. A decision by the Supreme Court to hear an appeal from a lower court. Cert

Question 8

Rule of four

Answer 8

In order for a case to be heard at least 4 justices must vote to hear it