vocab Flashcards by LIYANA HOQUE | Brainscape

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nullify

A

any laws known as unconstitutional

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impeachment

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when a government official is accused of a crime

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dual

A

political power divided into groups

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disputes

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disagreements

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civic cases

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a case between two people in conflict

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criminal

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a case where a person has broken the law

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Jurisdiction

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the power to make legal decisions

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Magistrate Judges

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judicial officers that handle specific cases

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Testify

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give evidence in a law court

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Appellate Jurisdiction

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the power to review the decisions of the lower courts

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