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10 Cards in this Set
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De facto
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In fact, actual
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De Jure
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As a result of law or government action
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Habeas Corpus
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You have the body
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Advise and consent
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Authority given by the Constitution to the senate to ratify treaties and appoinments.
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Justiciable
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Capable of being heard by a court
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Stare Decisis
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We let the prior decision stand
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Jurisdiction
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The authority of a court to hear and decide legal disputes
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Plaintiff
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Party brining legal action
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Defendant
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Party being sued in a civil or criminal case
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Appellant
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Party dissatisfied with a lower court ruling.
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