US Gov Judicial Branch Vocab

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Request to a higher court after a trial to review its conduct.

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appeal

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Court with power to hear appeals from lower courts

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appellate court

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Case involving citizens' rights

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civil case

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Case involving an accused illegal activity

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criminal case

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First court to hear a civil or criminal case; single judge, with/without jury.

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trial court

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Highest court in the US, at the top of the federal system.

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US Supreme Court

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Another word for ruling or judgement

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verdict

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Power of the judicial branch to review executive and legislative actions for constitutionality, established by Marbury v. Madison.

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Judicial Review

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Authority to hear cases for the first time, usually in district or trial court.

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original jurisdiction

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Authority to review fairness of a case from a lower court.

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appellate jurisdiction