| A | B |
|---|
| jurisdiction | authority to hear certain cases |
| concurrent jurisdiction | occurs when both state and federal courts have jurisdiction |
| judicial review | Marbury v. Madison |
| due process clause | no state may deprive one of life, liberty or property |
| Court of International Trade | hears cases dealing with tariffs |
| legislative court | helps congress exercise its power |
| senatorial courtesy | submitting a judicial candidate's name to home state before senatorial hearing |
| Presidential appointment | how justices reach the court |
| How many cases reach the Supreme court | appeals of lower court decisions |
| writ of certiorari | order from the court to send up the records on a case for review |
| Who assigns the writing of opinions to the Justices | chief justice |
| president's most important influence over the Court | appoint justices with senate consent |
| indictment | formal accusation handed down by grand jury |
| Supreme Court | court of last resort in all questions of federal law |
| state courts | derive their power from state constitutions and laws |
| court of appeals | has appellate jurisdiction |
| petit jury | trial jury |
| federal district courts | Divided into 12 U.S. regions |
| jury duty | registered voters may be called for this |
| Circuit court | traveling courts in assigned regions |
| amicus curiae | friend of the court |
| opinion | written decision of the court |
