Chapter 8: Supreme Court

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Supreme Court Highest court in the federal system; 9 Justices
Courts of Appeal 12 regional "curicuit courts"; no original jurisdiction
District Courts lowest level in the federal system; original jurisdiction over most cases; 94 judicial districts in 50 states
Article III The constitution gives Congress power
The Judiciary Act of 1789 establishes the three-tiered structure
Marbury C. Madison (1803) establishes the power of judicial review
Judicial Review the power of the Supreme Court declare legislation invalid if the legislation violates the Constitution
ALL federal judges are appointed by the ____ and confirmed by majority vote in the _____. president; Senate
Original Jurisdiction authority of a court to hear a case for the first time
a writ of certiorari an order from the Supreme Court directing a lower court to send the records to the Court
The Rule of Four a case to be heard on appeal at least 4 of the 9 justices must agree to hear the case
Brief A written detailed statement arguing one side of the case
Majority Opinion known as "the opinion of the Court"; becomes the law of the land
Concurring Opinion written by one of the Justices who voted with the majority for different reasons
Dissenting or Minority Opinion expresses a point of view that disagrees with majority opinion
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