Judicial Branch

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Circuit Court

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Federal appeals court

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Civil Case

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Court case usually between private parties, noncriminal in nature

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Defendant

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Person or group that has to answer a charge and defend itself in court

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District Court

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Federal trial court

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Impartial

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Unbiased, treating all sides fairly

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Judicial Review

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The power of courts to review and overturn laws passed by Congress

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Jurisdiction

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The power to hear a case

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Jury

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A group of citizens who decide questions of fact at a trial

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Plaintiff

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The person or group that brings the complaint in civil court

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Precedent

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A court decision that sets a guideline for future cases