Chapter 4 Vocab (Law)

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The process by which a court decides on the constitutionality of legislative enactments and actions of the executive branch

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Judicial Review

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The authority of a court to hear and decide a specific case

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Jurisdiction

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A state statue that permits a state to exercise jurisdiction over nonresident defendants

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Long Arm Statue

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A state court of limited jurisdiction that conducts proceedings relating to the settlement of a deceased person’s estate

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Probate Court

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A federal court of limited jurisdiction that handles only bankruptcy proceedings, which are governed by federal bankruptcy law

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Bankruptcy Court

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A question that pertains to the US Constitution, an act of Congress, or a treaty and provides a basis for federal jurisdiction in a case

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Federal Question

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A basis for federal court jurisdiction over a lawsuit between citizens of different states or between a US citizen and a citizen of a different country

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Diversity of Citizenship

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Jurisdiction that exists when two different courts have the power to hear a case

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Concurrent Jurisdiction

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Jurisdiction that exists when a case can be heard only in a particular court or type of court

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Exclusive Jurisdiction

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The geographic district in which a legal action is tried and from which the jury is selected

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Venue