Judicial Branch Vocab

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Authority to hear a case

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jurisdiction

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Authority to hear a case first

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original jurisdiction

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Authority to review a lower court's decision

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appellate jurisdiction

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A serious crime

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felony

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Smaller or less serious offense

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misdemeanor

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Supreme courts of the U.S. and Virginia determine constitutionality of laws. This power is called?

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judicial review

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Court case establishing judicial review?

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Marbury v Madison

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Type of case where a court decides if someone is guilty of a misdemeanor or felony.

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Criminal Case

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Supreme law of the land?

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US Constitution

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Type of court case settling disputes for damages or compensation?

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Civil Case