C&e Vocab 2-3

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Judicial branch

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The branch of government that interprets laws and punishes lawbreakers.

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Original Jurisdiction

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The authority of a court to be the first court to hold trials in certain kinds of cases.

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Exclusive Jurisdiction

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Authority of only federal courts to hear and decide cases.

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Concurrent Jurisdiction

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Authority of both state and federal courts to hear and decide cases.

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Appellate Jurisdiction

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Authority of some courts to review decisions made by lower courts.

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Chief Justice

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Judge who heads state and federal supreme courts.

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Associate Justices

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Member of a court who is not Chief Justice.

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Jurisdiction

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Authority to interpret and administer the law.

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District Courts

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Lower federal courts that have original jurisdiction in most cases involving federal laws.

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Circuit

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The area of jurisdiction of a federal court of appeals.

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Remand

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To return an appealed case to a lower court for a new trial

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Opinion

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A written statement by the U.S Supreme Court explaining reasoning behind a decision.

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Precedent

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An earlier court decision that guides judges decisions in later cases.

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Judicial Review

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The power of the U.S Supreme Court to determine if a law is passed by congress or a presidential action carries out the constitution.

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Docket

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A courts calendar, showing the schedule of cases to hear.

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Majority Opinion

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A statement that presents the views of the majority decision.

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Concurring Opinion

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A statement written by a supreme court justice who agrees with the majority's decision, but for different reasons.

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Dissenting Opinion

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A statement written by a Supreme court justice who disagrees with the majoritys decision.

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Stare Decisis

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The practice of using earlier judicial rulings as a basis for deciding cases.

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Court of Appeals

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Federal courts that review decisions appealed from district courts

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Judiciary Act of 1789

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Established the federal judiciary

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Judiciary Act of 1801

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Increased the number of judges in the federal judiciary.