Chapter 8 Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| circuits | the area of jurisdiction of a federal court of appeals |
| jurisdiction | a court authority to hear and decide cases. |
| exclusive jurisdiction | authority of only federal courts to hear and decides cases |
| concurrent jurisdiction | authority of both states and federal courts to hear and decide cases |
| district courts | federal courts where trials are held and lawsuits are begun |
| original jurisdiction | the authority to hear cases to for the first time |
| appeals courts | a court that reviews decisions made in lower districts courts |
| appellate jurisdiction | the authority of a court to hear a case appealed from a lower court |
| remanding | to send a case back to a lower courts to be tried again |
| opinion | a detailed explanations of the legal thinking behind a courts decision in a case |
| precedent | a ruling that is used as the basis for a judicial decisions in a later similar case |
| judicial review | the power of the supreme court ti say whether any federal, state, or local law or government action goes against the constitution |
| constitutional | in accordance with the constitution |
| docket | a courts calender, showing the schedule of cases it is to hear |
| brief | a written document explaining the position of one side or the other in a case |
| majority opinion | a statement that presents the view of the majority of supreme courts justices regarding a case |
| concurring opinion | a statement written by a justice who votes with the majority, but for different reasons |
| dissenting opinion | a statement written by a justice who disagrees with the majority opinion, presenting his or her opinion |
| unanimous opinion | the supreme court rules on a case in which all justices agree on the ruling |
| stare decisis | the practice of using earlier judicial rulings as a basis of deciding cases |
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