Judicial Branch Vocabulary

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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 decision of a lower court

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appellate jurisdiction

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A serious crime

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felony

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A smaller or less serious offense

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misdemeanor

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The supreme courts of the United States and Virginia determine the constitutionality of laws and acts of the legislative and executive branches of government. This power is called ?

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judicial review

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What court case established the principle of judicial review at the national level?

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Marbury v Madison

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What type of case is where a court determines whether a person accused of breaking the law is guilty or not guilty of a misdemeanor or a felony?

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Criminal Case

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What is the supreme law of the land?

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US Constitution

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What type of court case is where a court settles a disagreement between two parties to recover damages or receive compensation?

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Civil Case