Judicial Branch

Is an opinion that agrees with the majority, but differs from why they agree with the majority.

• jurisdiction

• Concurrent opinion

• majority opinion

• dissenting opinion

The authority to hear a case for the first time is

• jurisdiction

• appellate jurisdiction

• original jurisdiction

• opinion

An opinion that reflects the majority of the court is

• appellate jurisdiction

• dissenting opinion

• concurring opinion

• majority opinion

The power to review cases previously decided by a lower court is

• appellate jurisdiction

• jurisdiction

• original jurisdiction

• dissenting opinion

An opinion that disagrees with the majority and explains the reasons for the disagreement

• majority opinion

• concurring opinion

• dissenting opinion

• jurisdiction

Principle set by an earlier court's decision that guides lawmakers and others in deciding what is legal in similar cases.

• jurisdiction

• precedent

• circuit

• appellate jurisdiction

Geographic area supervised by a Supreme Court justice and contains a Court of Appeal and a number of district courts.

• jurisdiction

• circuit

• majority opinion

• concurring opinion

Federal judges and justices must be nominated by the president and confirmed by

• The Supreme Court

• the Senate

• the House of Representatives

• popular vote

The Supreme Court may hear cases that

• have already gone through lower federal courts.

• involve incidents that happen in American waters.

• involve diplomats from other countries.

• all of the above

How long can a Supreme Court justice serve

• until the age of 80.

• for two 4-year terms.

• for life

• until the next President takes office.