| A | B |
|---|
| Precedent | Serves a model for future decisions |
| Strict Constructionist | Interpret Constitution on basis of what is written |
| Loose Constructionist | Interpret Constitution as society changes |
| Jurisdiction | Power of court to interpret/administer law |
| Original Jurisdiction | Hears case for first time |
| Appellate Jurisdiction | Case heard by an appeals court |
| District Court | Federal trial court |
| Circuit | A geographic area which appeals courts have jurisdiction |
| Brief | Written statement prepared by both sides of case |
| Senatorial Courtesy | Senators pick potential judicial nominees |
| Writ of Cert | Lower court must provide case record to higher court |
| Docket | List of cases to be heard |
| Amicus Curiae Brief | Formal action reflecting groups concern over court decision |
| Concurring Opinion | Agrees with decision...but for a different reason |
| Dissenting Opinion | Disagrees with the decision of the majority |
| Stare Decisis | Let the decision stand |
| Judicial Restraint | Avoiding making public policy |
| Judicial Activism | Making new public policy |
| Grounds | Legal reason that support a court's decision |
| Waive | Give up the right |
| Jury | Panel of peers who determine guilt or innocense |
| Judiciary Act of 1789 | Created federal court system |
| Affirm | Keeping the decision that was originally made |
| Marbury vs Madison | Established judicial review |
| Judicial Review | right of the courts to review cases and make decisions |
