| A | B |
|---|
| judicial review | power to examine laws and actions and cancel if violate Constitution |
| impound | refuse to spend money |
| stare decisis | "let the decision stand" (Latin) |
| precedent | model on which to base decisions |
| advisory opinion | ruling on law or action not challanged |
| writ of centiorari | order to lower Court for records for review |
| per curiam | brief, unsigned statement of Court's decision |
| brief | written statement setting forth legal arguments, relevant facts and precedents |
| amicus curiae | "friend of the court" brief |
| majority opinion | written decision of most justices regarding case |
| dissenting opinion | losing side of case decision |
| bloc | coalition the promotes common interests |
| swing vote | deciding vote |
