Judicial Vocab

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A geographic area covered by a court or judge

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district

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Power to rule/hear a case

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jurisdiction

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Federal gov't has the power to hear the case

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exclusive jurisdiction

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Shared power with State and Federal gov't to hear a case

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concurrent jurisdiction

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Federal gov't has 12; hear cases first time.

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circuit

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Right to hear a Court Case first

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original jurisdiction

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Federal gov't reviews cases to ensure constitutional rights are upheld.

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appeals court

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Right to hear a case again on review

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appellate jurisdiction

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Send case back to lower court for rehearing

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remand

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Court's conclusion

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Opinion