AP Gov Chapter 6 Vocab

the branch of the federal gov that interprets the laws of the nation

the highest level of the federal judiciary, which was established in article III of the constitution and serves as the highest court in the nation

the authority of a court to hear. case first, which includes the findings of facts in the case

the authority of a court to hear and review decisions made by lower courts in that system

argument made by hamilton that the federal judiciary would be unlikely to infringe upon rights and liberties but would serve as a check on the other two branches

the supreme court decision that established judicial review over federal laws

the authority of the supreme court to strike down a law or executive action if it conflicts with the constitution

a category of law covering actions that harm the community

a category of law covering cases involving private rights and relationships b/w individuals and groups

the lowest level of the federal judiciary

these courts usually have original jurisdiction in cases that start at the federal level