Civics Flashcards
What is a request to a higher court to decide whether the trial was conducted properly?
Appeal
Who is responsible for the tie breaking vote between the 2 houses of the Florida Legislature?
Lieutenant governor
The power that the Supreme Court has to determine whether a law passed is constitutional or not is called what?
Judicial review
To request a hearing, one must petition for a what?
Writ of certiorari
What is a ruling that is used as the basis for a decision in a later, similar case?
A precedent
What is the system of government where power is shared between the National, State, and Local governments?
Federalism
What is an action that formally accuses a government official of a wrongdoing?
Impeach
What is a court order that requires police to bring the accused to court to explain why they are holding them?
Writ of habeas corpus
What is the part of the trial process where the jury delivers the judgement of the accused?
Verdict
What is a case involving two parties, like somebody suing another person for hitting their car?
Civil case
A juvenile arrested and prosecuted for stealing a car is an example of what?
Criminal case
Called the “people’s court”, these courts hear minor cases like traffic violations.
County court
What is it called when a delay is made in a debate to stop an action from being made?
Filibuster
What is the right and power for courts to interpret and apply the law?
Jurisdiction
