Unit 5: The Judicial Branch Flashcards
1
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Jurisdiction
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The power to hear/decide on court cases
2
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Judicial Review
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Power of supreme court to decide if laws are constitutional or not
3
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Civil liberties
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the state of being subject only to laws established for the good of the community, especially with regard to freedom of action and speech.
4
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Precedent
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an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
5
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Due Process
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fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen’s entitlement.
6
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Majority Opinion
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Opinion on why majority chose the way it did
7
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Concurring Opinion
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Further writing on majority view
8
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Dissenting Opinion
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Writing against the majority view
