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8 Cards in this Set
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Common Law
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Stare decisis (the rule of precedent)
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US Supreme Court
Appeal process: 1. 2. |
Direct appeal (most rejected)
Writ of Certiorari (by petition – granted if Justices see an important legal question) |
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Opinion of the Court
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by a member of the majority
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Concurring Opinion
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by a member(s) of the majority but with different argument
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Dissenting Opinion
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by a member(s) of the minority
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Marbury v. Madison 1803
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Judicial Branch gave itself power of judicial review
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Civil Law
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Lawsuits for disputes in any “type” of law (Constitutional, Administrative, etc.)
Lawsuits between private parties, or between a private party and the government Monetary damages or invalidation of an unconstitutional law (judgment) |
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Criminal Law
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Crimes prohibited by either Common Law or Statutory Law
Sentencing via Statutory Law (the penal code) Prosecutor (the government) vs. Defendant Innocent until proven guilty; “beyond a reasonable doubt” Acquittal or conviction of crime (verdict) |
