Constitution Vocab

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Judicial Review

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The power of a country's courts to determine if the actions of the legislative and executive branches are consistent with the constitution.

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Marbury v. Madison

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1803

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Jurisdiction

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The extent or range of judicial or administrative power to carry out judicial authority.

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Map of Michigan Trial Courts

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A map showing the distribution of Circuit Courts, Probate Courts, Probate District Courts, and District Courts in Michigan.

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Extradite

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The delivery of a fugitive criminal to the authorities of the state in which the crime was committed.

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Countries with extradition treaties with the United States

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Map showing countries with extradition treaties with the United States.

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Article

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A separate clause or provision of a statute, constitution, code, etc.

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Preamble

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States the purpose of the Constitution and government.

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Article I

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Legislative Branch (Congress)

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Article II

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Executive Branch (Presidency)