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20 Cards in this Set
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activist approach
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The Idea that judges should amplify the vague language of the Constitution on the basis of their moral or economic philosophy and apply it to the case before them
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amicus curiae
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a means by which one hwo has an interest in a case but is not directly involved can present arguments in favor of one side.
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appellate jurisdiction
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the scope of authority by which a higher court reviews a case from a lower court
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bloc voting
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a pattern of voting behavior of two or more justices
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civil law
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rules defining relationships among private citizens
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class action suit
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a means by which one who has been injured can bring action on behalf of all similarly situated
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constitutional court
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a court established under Article 3 of the Constitution
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criminal law
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the body of rules defining offenses that are considered to be offesnes against society as a whole
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diversity case
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Litigation in which a citizen of one state sues a citizen of another state and the amount of money in dispute is more than $50,000
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Dred Scott v. Sandford
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a ruling that declared that negroes could not be federal citizens
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fee shifting
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the practice, authorized by statutes, under which the plaintiff is enabled to collect costs from the defendant if the latter loses
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Friday conference
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the meeting at which the justices vote on cases that they have recently heard
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judicial review
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the power of the courts to determine the constitutionality of legislative and executive acts
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political question
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an issue the court refuses to consider, believing the constitution intends another branch to make the decision
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senatorial courtesy
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a tradition under which the senate will defer to the judgement of a senator of the president's party when determining the suitability of candidates for federal judgeships from the senator's state
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solicitor general
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an individual who represents the federal government before the supreme court
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standing
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a requirement that must be satisfied before a plaintiff can have a case heard on its merits
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strict- constructionist approach
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the idea that judges should confine themselves to applying those rules stated in or clearly implied by the language of the Constitution
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stare decisis
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the rule of precedent
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writ of certiorari
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a decision that permits a case to be heard by the supreme court when four justices approve
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