| A | B |
|---|
| Original | Type of Jurisdiction of the Distict Court |
| Appellate | Jurisidiction of a court after a ruling has been made in a case |
| President | Person who appoints federal judges |
| Senate | Group who apporves appointments of federal judges |
| Judicial Review | Ability of the courts to decide if govt. acts are constitutional |
| Marbury v. Madison | 1st court case to use Judicial Review |
| Plessy v. Ferguson | separate but equal doctrine |
| Brown v. Board of Education | separate but equal is unequal (overturned Plessy) |
| Miranda v. Arizona | you must be informed of your rights |
| Roe v. Wade | An abortion is included in a woman's right to privacy |
| U.S. v. Nixon | President is NOT above the law |
| 4th Amendment | No illegal searches or seizures |
| 5th Amendment | Self-incrimination & double jeopardy |
| 6th Amendment | Right to a fair trial |
| 9th Amendment | We have rights that are not included in the constitution |
| 14th Amendment | Equal protection, due process, citizenship |
| Due Process Clause | No state can deprive rights without following a specific procedure |
| Dual Court system | The division between federal & state courts |
| Concurrent Opinion | Opinion of the S.Court that supports the offical opinion |
| Majority Opinion | The official ruling of the Supreme Court |
| Dissenting Opinion | Opinion of the S. Court that opposes the offical opinion |
