Judicial Branch Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between civil and criminal
A
A criminal case involves a crime.
A civil case does not involve a crime.
2
Q
Constitionally
A
Whether or not a law or action matches with the ideas of the constitution.
3
Q
Justice
A
A judge in the supreme court.
4
Q
Appeal
A
To challenge a lower court verdict by taking a higher court.
5
Q
Jurisdiction
A
The authority to interpret and apply the law within a certain topic or area.
