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a local court that handles civil and criminal cases at the district level. It has original and appellate jurisdiction over these matters, and also considers appeals from lower courts.

• US supreme court

• US local appeals court

• US district court

• US civil court

Established the principle of judicial review—the power of the federal courts to declare legislative and executive acts unconstitutional

• Locke v. Hobbes

• Marbury v. Madison

• Roe v. Wade

• Simpson v. state of California

The legal scope of the government's powers in the United States of America.

• Original Jurisdiction

• Federal Jurisdiction

• Concurrent Jurisdiction

• State Jurisdiction

A formal written accusation that a person has committed a crime. It's issued by a grand jury after a grand jury investigation has concluded

• Grand Jury

• Misdemeanor

• Felony

• Indictment

A court proceeding where a prosecutor files a case against someone for committing a crime. The prosecutor can be employed by the federal, state, or local government. The accused person is called the defendant, and they are considered innocent until the prosecutor can prove they are guilty. The government must prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

• Civil Case

• Litigation Case

• Criminal Case

• Appeals Case

Judges believe their own beliefs and opinions play no role in reaching decisions. Judges uphold precedent and lower court decisions whenever possible

• Judicial Restraint

• Judicial Activism

• Judicial Right

• Judicial Adherence

Judges believe their own beliefs and opinions should factor into deciding the outcome of cases. Judges are less likely to rely on precedent and lower court decisions

• Judicial Adherence

• Judicial Restraint

• Judicial Rights

• Judicial Activism

Written explanation of the views of one or more judges who support a decision reached by a majority of the court but disagree with the grounds of that decision.

• Grand Opinion

• Dissenting Opinion

• Concurring Opinion

• Concerning Opinion

A lesser offense, punishable by a small fine and/or a short jail term.

• Indictment

• Citation

• Felony

• Misdemeanor

The power of the court to determine the constitutionality of a governmental action.

• Judicial Review

• Judicial Authority

• Judicial Power

• Judicial Right