Civics Chapter 7 Flashcards

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Administrative Laws

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Laws made by government agencies

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Appeal

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To ask a higher court to review the decision and determine if justice was done

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Appellate Jurisdiction

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The authority of some courts to review decisions made by lower courts

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Brief

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A written statement explaining the main points of one side's argument in a court case

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Circuit

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Judicial district covered by court of appeals

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Common Law

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A legal system based on custom and court rulings

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Concurring Opinion

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Statement written by a justice who votes with the majority , but for different reasons

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Constitutional law

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Laws relating to the interpretation of the Constitution

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Court Martial

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Judicial court for trying members of the armed services accused of offenses against military law

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Court of Appeals

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Federal Courts that review decisions appealed from district courts