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Flashcards by celandreth, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by celandreth
almost 9 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| The ________ elects federal judges with the approval of the _______ | President Senate |
| Original Jusrisdiction | Authority of a court to hear a case for the first time |
| A Writ of Certiorari | An order from the Supreme Court directing a lower court to send the records to the Court. |
| Rule of Four | Before the Supreme Court can hear a case, four justices have to vote to hear it. |
| Brief | A written detailed statement arguing one side of the case |
| Concurring Opinion | Written by one of the Justices who voted with the majority but stresses different constitutional reasons. |
| Dissenting or minority opinion | Expresses a point of view that disagrees with majority opinion. |
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