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8 Cards in this Set
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Judicial Review |
The power of the Supreme Court to review laws to determine if they are Constitutional. |
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Writ of Certiorari |
When an appellate court officially decides to hear a case from a lower court and requests all of the court documents. |
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Verdict |
Decision made at the end of a trial by the judge or jury |
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Court Order |
When a court or judge orders someone to either do or not do something. |
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Summary Judgment |
When the judge makes a decision on a case (or part of a case) based on lack of evidence to move to trial. |
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Jurisdiction |
The power of a court to hear and decide cases |
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Chief Justice |
The leader of the Supreme Court |
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Appellate Court |
A court you can appeal to if you don't like the decision of the previous court. |
