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10 Cards in this Set
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Inferior Courts |
a court of limited jurisdiction |
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jurisdiction |
the official power to make legal decisions and judgements |
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Plaintiff |
A person who brings a case against another in a court of law |
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Precedent |
an earlier event or action that is negarded as an example or guide to be considered |
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Concurring opinion |
written opinion by one or more judges of a court which agrees with the decison made by the majority of the court |
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Dissenting Opinion |
opinion in a legal case written by one or more judges expressing disagreement |
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Civilian Tribunal |
a court operating as part of a judical branch |
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Court martial |
a judicial court for trying members of the armed services accused of offenses against military law |
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Bill of Rights |
first 10 amendments |
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civil liberties |
the state of being subject only to laws established for the good |
