Unit V Practice Flashcard

Front

The power of a court to declare a law unconstitutional.

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Judicial Review

Front

The court process to determine whether someone is innocent or guilty

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Trial

Front

Apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.

Back

Appeal

Front

How earlier and similar cases have been decided in the past that are used as an example in future cases

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Precedent

Front

A group of citizens that determine the outcome of a court case according to the evidence presented

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Jury

Front

Law cases that involve property disputes, a breach of contract, family matters or personal injury

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Civil

Front

Law case in which the state or federal government charges someone with a crime

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Criminal Law

Front

Law cases that interpret the Constitution ( Bill of Rights)

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Constitutional Law

Front

What are the three levels of courts in the Federal Court System?

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District, Appeals, Supreme

Front

How many Supreme Court Justices are there?

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Nine