POLS-210

Question 1

Judicial Review

Answer 1

Power of the Supreme Court to review acts of Congress and the President to determine their constitutionality.

Question 2

Certiorari Jurisdiction

Answer 2

To be more fully informed. This is where parties try to persuade the justices to hear their case.

Question 3

Cert Pool

Answer 3

Pool of law clerks established in 1973 to deal with petitions.

Question 4

Writ of Certiorari

Answer 4

Decision by the Supreme Court to hear a case.

Question 5

Amicus Curiae

Answer 5

“Friend of the court” Interested individuals who are not parties in the case.

Question 6

Justiciability

Answer 6

Types of matter the court can/will adjudicate.

Question 7

Norms

Answer 7

Shared rules or guidelines that prescribe the behavior that is appropriate in a given situation.

Question 8

Jurisdiction

Answer 8

Authority to adjudicate a case.

Question 9

Original Jurisdiction

Answer 9

Jurisdiction to hear a case for the first time.

Question 10

Appellate Jurisdiction

Answer 10

Authority to review a lower courts decision.

Question 11

Repeat Player

Answer 11

More often a corporate or government entity. (Prosecuting Attorney, Landlord)

Question 12

One-Shotter

Answer 12

An individual who rarely deals with the legal system. (Divorced Couple, Criminal Defendant)

Question 13

Stare Decisis/Precedent

Answer 13

Let the decision stand.

Question 14

Constitutional Law

Answer 14

Prevailing meaning of the Constitution as found in decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Question 15

Natural Law

Answer 15

From some higher law of nature or metaphysical perspective.

Question 16

Statutory Law

Answer 16

Written laws that are enacted by the legislative body.

Question 17

Administrative Law

Answer 17

Often, administrative agencies are created to handle various societal needs.

Question 18

Article III Courts vs. Article I Courts

Answer 18

Article III Courts
Constitutional Courts: Nominated by the President, Confirmed by the Senate, Life Tenure (Good Behavior)

Article I Courts
Legislative Courts: Nominated by the President, Confirmed by the Senate, Serve 15 Years (Mostly)

Question 19

The Bar

Answer 19

Collective noun for those who call themselves attorneys.

Question 20

The Bench

Answer 20

Collective noun for courts and judges.

Question 21

American Bar Association

Answer 21

Founded in 1878, represents the legal community nationally.

Question 22

Bates and O’Steen vs. State Bar of Arizona (1977) Senatorial Courtesy

Answer 22

Two lawyers open a legal clinic aimed at mid-class clientele. Goal to provide low priced services in simple areas of law in a high volume.

Question 23

Originalism/Strict Construction

Answer 23

The judicial interpretation of the constitution that aims to follow the original intentions of those who drafted it.