Civics Vocab - Lesson 3 & 4

Define the term: Nullify.

• To make legally null and void; to invalidate.

• To approve and enforce a law.

• To create a new law.

• To interpret the law in court.

Define the term: Brief.

• A written statement submitted in a trial or appellate proceeding that explains one side's legal and factual arguments.

• A verbal agreement made between two parties in court.

• A type of evidence presented during a trial.

• A summary of witness testimonies.

Define the term: Writ Certiorari.

• An order by a higher court directing a lower court to send the record in a given case for review.

• A written statement filed by a party in a lawsuit explaining why the court should decide the case in their favor.

• A formal written command issued by a body of authority to enforce a law or regulation.

• A request made to a lower court to reconsider its own judgment.

Define the term: Docket.

Define the term: Draft.

• A preliminary version of a written work or document.

• A final published version of a book.

• A type of legal contract.

• A method of printing newspapers.

Define the term: Caseload.

• The number of cases handled by a court or a judge.

• A legal document filed in court.

• A type of legal penalty.

• A courtroom procedure.

Define the term: Constitutional.

• Relating to or in accordance with the constitution of a country or organization.

• Pertaining to physical exercise routines.

• Associated with culinary traditions.

• Connected to astronomical phenomena.

Define the term: Judicial review.

• The power of a court to review the actions of government officials or entities to determine whether they are constitutional.

• The process by which laws are created in the legislature.

• The authority of the executive branch to enforce laws.

• The ability of citizens to vote on government policies.

Define the term: Challenge.

Define the term: Concurring opinion.