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Ch. 7 Section 2 Term
Terms for Ch. 7 Section 2
Term | Definition |
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jurisdiction | The authority to interpret and administer the law; also, the range of authority |
district courts | Lower federal courts that have original jurisdiction in most cases involving federal laws |
original jurisdiction | The authority of a court to be the first court to hold trials in certain kinds of cases |
courts of appeals | Federal courts that review decisions appealed from district courts |
appellate jurisdiction | The authority of some courts to review decisions made by lower courts |
justices | Judges of the Supreme Court |
judicial review | courts' power to decide whether a law or presidential action is in agreement with the Constitution |
opinion | explanation of the reasoning that led to a Supreme Court decision |
concurring opinion | explanation of a justice who agrees with the decision of the majority, but for different reasons |
dissenting opinion | explanation of the reasoning of justices who disagree with a majority Supreme Court decision |