Judicial Branch and Legal Principles

Judicial Branch and Legal Principles

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Social Studies

12th Grade

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1.

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Article III of the Constitution

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Establishes the judicial branch of the federal government.

2.

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Marbury v. Madison (1803)

Back

The case that established the principle of judicial review in the United States.

3.

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Stare decisis

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The legal principle of determining points in litigation according to precedent.

4.

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Concurring opinion

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An opinion that agrees with the court's decision but offers further comment.

5.

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Writ of certiorari

Back

An order by a higher court to review the decision of a lower court.

6.

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Judicial review

Back

The power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional.

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Original jurisdiction

Back

The authority of a court to hear a case first, before any other court.

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