Unit 8 Vocab Review

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Prosecution by the State for a public wrong (crime) against the State

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Criminal Case

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A person legally qualified to represent someone in a legal matter

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Legal Counsel

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Power to hear a case for the first time

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Original Jurisdiction

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Non-criminal lawsuit involving two or more parties

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Civil Case

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Judicial review confirms the Supreme Court's power to declare legislation unconstitutional.

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Marbury v Madison

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Order by a higher court to review a lower court's decision for irregularities.

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Writ of Certiorari

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"To stand by things decided": Courts use this when an issue has been previously brought to court and ruling already issued.

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Stare Decisis

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An act or instance used as an example for similar cases.

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Precedent

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Legislative and executive actions can be reviewed and invalidated by the judicial branch.

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Judicial Review

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Apply for review of a case to a higher court

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Appeal