The Judicial Branch Flashcards
1
Q
What does Article III say about our court system?
A
the judicial power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme court, and in such inferior courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish
2
Q
The Rule of Four
A
if four or more judges agree that a case should be heard, then it must be heard
3
Q
Majority opinion
A
supporting the court’s judgment that received a majority vote from the justices/judges
4
Q
Dissenting opinion
A
one or more judges which disagrees with the reasoning stated in the majority
5
Q
Concurring opinion
A
one or more justices or judges which supports the result reached in a case for reasons not stated in the majority opinion