Judge vocab Flashcards
1
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writ of certiorari
A
the supreme court agrees to hear your case
2
Q
strict constructionist
A
courts that interpret the constitution narrowly (conservative courts)
3
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standing
A
the right to be heard in court
4
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amicus curiae
A
outside parties file an argument with court
5
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class action lawsuit
A
lawsuit that represents a entire group of people
6
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activist court
A
courts that interpret the constitution broadly (liberal courts)
7
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litmas test
A
senators judges nominees based on a single issue
8
Q
concurring opinion
A
agrees with the majority but for different reasons
9
Q
dissenting opinion
A
opinion of the losing side
10
Q
judical reveiw
A
the power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional
