Federal Courts Flashcards
1
Q
What is criminal law(one of the disputes)?
A
Handles disputes/actions involving criminal penalties.
2
Q
What is civil law(the other dispute)?
A
Involves disputes among individuals or between individuals and the government.
3
Q
What is the main difference between criminal law and civil law?
A
Can not be fined or sent to prison. This implies to civil law.
4
Q
Name the 3 types of federal courts?
A
Trial, Appellate(court of appeals), and Supreme Court.
5
Q
What is Judicial Review?
A
Can declare a law unconstitutional.
6
Q
What is Judicial Activism?
A
Believes the court should go beyond the words of the constitution.
7
Q
What is Judicial Restraint?
A
Refuse to go beyond the words of the constitution.
