Civics - EOC Review - Topic 5 - The Judicial Branch

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The idea that government power should be divided among branches to prevent any one branch from having too much power. Divides federal government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

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Separation of powers

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A system that allows each branch of government to amend or veto acts of another branch to prevent any one branch from exerting too much power. Includes judicial review and impeachment powers.

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Checks and balances

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The principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced. No one is above the law.

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Rule of law

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Guaranteed by the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments, it requires government officials to follow fair procedures before depriving a person of life, liberty, or property.

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Due process of law

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Openness in government, ensuring that federal trials are public to protect individual rights. Judges and justices must publish their opinions on cases.

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Transparency

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A principle of the U.S. legal system that ensures all people are treated fairly and according to due process.

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Equal justice under the law

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Organizations of people with common concerns that try to influence government decisions, including judicial appointments and legal cases.

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Interest group

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A document explaining the position of one side in a legal case. Accepted by the Supreme Court from parties involved and others like interest groups.

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The U.S. has a ___ with state courts applying state law and federal courts applying federal law.

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dual court system

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This Article of the U.S. Constitution creates the U.S. Supreme Court and allows Congress to create other federal courts.

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