Legal Terminology Flashcards

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Original Jurisdiction

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A court's authority to hear a legal case for the first time.

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Appellate Jurisdiction

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The authority of a court to hear an appeal from a lower court.

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Felony

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A serious crime.

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Misdemeanor

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A less serious crime.

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Civil Cases

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A legal case in which one person/party sues another person/party.

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Criminal Cases

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A case in which the government accuses an individual of breaking a law.

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U.S. Supreme Court

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The highest court in the United States with limited original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction; justices and no jury.

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U.S. Court of Appeals

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Federal court that hears appeals from the U.S. District Courts; judges and no jury.

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U.S. District Courts

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Federal courts with original jurisdiction; judge and jury.

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U.S. Constitution

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The Supreme law of the land.