Gov 18 Flashcards
(11 cards)
The body of fundamental laws setting out the principles, structures, and the processes of a government
Constitution
A state of federal trial court
District court
Highest judicial court
Us Supreme Court
In order by a higher court directing a lower court to send up the record in a given case for review
Write of certiorari
The opinión of the court
Majority opinion
To make a point not made in the majority opinion
Concurring opinion
Written by justices who do not agree with majority opinion
Dissenting opinions
A judicial decision that serves as a guide for setting the later cases of a similar nature
Precedent
Official power to make legal decisions and judgment
Jurisdiction
The person who files the suit
Plaintiff
The person against whom the complaint is made
Defendant
