Civics Chapter 13 Review

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What is appellate jurisdiction?

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The power of a court to hear a case on appeal from a lower court and possibly change the lower court’s decision

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What is an appellate court?

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A court that reviews cases already decided by a lower or trial court and that may change the lower court’s decision.

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Who is the chief justice?

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The highest-ranking justice on the Supreme Court

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What is a brief?

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A written legal argument presented to a court by one of the parties in a case.

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What is the dual court system?

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The division of the courts into two separate systems, one federal and one state.

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What is a concurring opinion?

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An opinion written by a justice who agrees with the Court’s majority opinion but has different reasons for doing so.

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What are courts of appeals?

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The appellate courts of the federal court system that review decisions of the lower (district) courts.

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What is criminal law?

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A law that prohibits actions that could harm or endanger others, and establishes punishment for those actions.

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What is judicial review?

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The power of the courts to review actions taken by the other branches of government and the states and to rule on whether those actions are constitutional.

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What are district courts?

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The trial courts of the federal court system where cases are tried, evidence is presented, and witness testimony is heard.