Judicial review
Def: This is the power of the court to rule on the constitutionality of laws. This power was established in the case of Marbury vs. Madison
Sig: This allows the court to declare a law constitutional or unconstitutional, this gives the court more power
Appellate courts
Def: These courts are responsible for hearing and reviewing appeals that have been tried in other or lower-level courts
Sig: They will determine if a trial or lower court correctly applied the law.
Jurisdiction
Def: The court's power to hear and decide the ruling on a particular case
Sig: Without jurisdiction, a court does not have the legal authority to pass judgement on the case
Appellate jurisdiction
Def: The power to review decisions made by a lower court …show more content…
Judicial implementation
Def: This refers to how and whether court decisions are made into policies, which would affect the behaviors of other people
Sig: The main way of limiting a court's power lies within judicial implementation. The rulings must be enforced by the executive branch however, they can sometimes ignore it or only partially enforce it.
Dissenting opinion
Def: its an opinion in a legal case that is written by another judge who disagrees with the majority opinion
Sig: Sometimes majority opinions aren’t right, so the dissenting opinions can open a discussion about the constitutional issue, which can sometimes reverse the majority opinion.
Injunction
Def: This is a judicial order that forces a person or group to stop doing something.
Sig: These stop people from doing certain acts. If they aren't followed, the group can then face criminal or civil penalties.
Writ of habeas corpus
Def: This requires a person in custody to be present at their own trial.
Sig: This ensures that those who are in custody are still promised their rights and able to attend their own …show more content…
Often they will make congress decide. An example would be the 2nd amendment
Sig: This is significant because it will often result in congress making a decision because it is a disputed topic and the court doesn’t want to decide.
Attorney General
Def: They are the head of the justice department and the chief law enforcement officer. They give legal advice to the government
Sig: They are significant because they represent the US in all legal matters.
Standing
Def: A legal rule which states who is able to start a lawsuit
Sig: This is important when it comes to determining who is able to challenge the laws and/or actions of government
Article III
Def: It states that the judicial power is vested in one supreme court, and in inferior courts as congress may sometimes ordain and establish.
Sig: Defines the judicial branch, the restraints, powers, and treason common law
Def: A law established that is based on prior judicial decisions
Sig: This is significant because it requires judges to make their decisions consistent with previous
Def: This is the power of the court to rule on the constitutionality of laws. This power was established in the case of Marbury vs. Madison
Sig: This allows the court to declare a law constitutional or unconstitutional, this gives the court more power
Appellate courts
Def: These courts are responsible for hearing and reviewing appeals that have been tried in other or lower-level courts
Sig: They will determine if a trial or lower court correctly applied the law.
Jurisdiction
Def: The court's power to hear and decide the ruling on a particular case
Sig: Without jurisdiction, a court does not have the legal authority to pass judgement on the case
Appellate jurisdiction
Def: The power to review decisions made by a lower court …show more content…
Judicial implementation
Def: This refers to how and whether court decisions are made into policies, which would affect the behaviors of other people
Sig: The main way of limiting a court's power lies within judicial implementation. The rulings must be enforced by the executive branch however, they can sometimes ignore it or only partially enforce it.
Dissenting opinion
Def: its an opinion in a legal case that is written by another judge who disagrees with the majority opinion
Sig: Sometimes majority opinions aren’t right, so the dissenting opinions can open a discussion about the constitutional issue, which can sometimes reverse the majority opinion.
Injunction
Def: This is a judicial order that forces a person or group to stop doing something.
Sig: These stop people from doing certain acts. If they aren't followed, the group can then face criminal or civil penalties.
Writ of habeas corpus
Def: This requires a person in custody to be present at their own trial.
Sig: This ensures that those who are in custody are still promised their rights and able to attend their own …show more content…
Often they will make congress decide. An example would be the 2nd amendment
Sig: This is significant because it will often result in congress making a decision because it is a disputed topic and the court doesn’t want to decide.
Attorney General
Def: They are the head of the justice department and the chief law enforcement officer. They give legal advice to the government
Sig: They are significant because they represent the US in all legal matters.
Standing
Def: A legal rule which states who is able to start a lawsuit
Sig: This is important when it comes to determining who is able to challenge the laws and/or actions of government
Article III
Def: It states that the judicial power is vested in one supreme court, and in inferior courts as congress may sometimes ordain and establish.
Sig: Defines the judicial branch, the restraints, powers, and treason common law
Def: A law established that is based on prior judicial decisions
Sig: This is significant because it requires judges to make their decisions consistent with previous