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Bowser govt 11

TermDefinition
precedent guiding principles for determining what is legal in future situations that involve similar issues
strict constructionist They believe that laws and the Constitution should be interpreted strictly according to the wording they contain
loose constructionist they believe that the Constitution and other laws must be interpreted in light of current political and social conditions
jurisdiction authority to interpret and administer the law
original jurisdiction The authority to hear a case's initial trial
district court trial courts of the federal system
court of appeals court that hears appeals from the district courts
circuit a geographic area over which the Federal Court of Appeals has jurisdiction
appellate jurisdiction The requirement that an appeals court must hear cases that are appealed to it if the cases meet certain conditions set by law.
brief a written statement prepared
senatorial courtesy the practice that allows senators from the same political party as the president to approve or disapprove each potential nominee for certain appointed positions in their state before the official nominations are made
role of the courts resolve disputes, interpret laws and set precedents
writ of certiorari a formal order from an appeals court that requires the lower court to provide the record of a case for review
docket the list of cases to be heard by a court
amicus curiae brief a formal brief that reflects a group's concerns regarding a court decision
majority opinion A formal statement by a judge on a judicial panel that gives the reasons for the decision
concurring opinion A formal statement by a judge on a judicial panel that agrees with the majority opinion
dissenting opinion A formal statement by a judge on a judicial panel that disagrees with the majority opinion
stare decisis The legal principle and judicial practice of following precedents set in earlier decisions
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