The Judicial Branch Review

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Concurrent jurisdiction means that a case may be tried by

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Either a State or a Federal court

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The plaintiff in a court case

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Brings the case to court

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The Federal trial courts with original jurisdiction over most federal cases are the

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District courts

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Which court has the final power of judicial review?

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The Supreme Court

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A justice of the Supreme Court may write a dissenting opinion to

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Explain why he or she disagrees with the majority opinion

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Civil liberties are best defined as

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Protection against government acts

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What is the main power of the Judicial Branch?

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Judicial Review

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What power did the decision in the Court Case Marbury v. Madison grant the Supreme Court?

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The power of Judicial Review

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How long are federal judges appointed for?

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Life

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What is an appeal?

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to apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.