Judicial Branch Flashcards

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1
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District Court

A

Most trials take place here

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2
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Plaintiff / Defendant

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Sues you / Being sued

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3
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Class Action

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Group of people suing together

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4
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Frivolous

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Stupid

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5
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Discovery

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Both sides will tell evidence and witness before so they can prepare a defense

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6
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Dissenter

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Someone who disagrees

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7
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John Marshall

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Most Famous Supreme Court Justice (STARTED JUDICIAL REVIEW)

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8
Q

supreme court cases are?

A

appeals not trials

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9
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Rule of 4

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If 4 people want to hear the appeal then they will go to court.

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10
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Brief

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Overview report of what the case is about

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11
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Judicial Restraint

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Not giving their own preferences into rulings

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12
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Judicial Activism

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Using personal preference in rulings

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13
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What are the types of laws?

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Constitutional
Statutory
Administrative
Presidential
Common Law
International

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14
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What are Common Laws?

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Including cases and judges

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15
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What is International Laws?

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United Nations

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16
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What are statutory laws?

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Legislative (Congress)