judiciary process

Question 1

writ of certiorari (cert.)

Answer 1

A writ that a superior appellate court issues in its discretion to an inferior court, ordering it to produce a certified record of a particular case it has tried, in order to determine whether any irregularities or errors occurred that justify review of the case.

Question 2

habeas corpus

Answer 2

a legal action or writ by means of which detainees can seek relief from unlawful imprisonment.

Question 3

precedent

Answer 3

an earlier event or action (in this case court decisions) that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.

Question 4

majority / dissent / concurring

Answer 4

majority- reflects the resolution agreed upon by more than half

dissent-written by a justice who voted in the minority.

concurring- agrees with the outcome of the majority opinion but not necessarily the reasoning found in the majority opinion.