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| Appeal | A request to a higher court to examine if a previous trial was conducted properly. |
| Appellate Court | A court that reviews the actions of a trial or lower court |
| Bailiff Official | Official in a court who keeps order |
| Chief Justice | Head of the Supreme Court (First among equals) |
| Circuit Court | a state court that hears cases involving more serious crimes and amounts of money that exceed $1000 |
| Court Order | Order written by a judge requiring someone to do or stop doing something |
| Courts | a place where legal matters are decided by a judge and jury (or by a magistrate) |
| Cross-examination | the act of the opposing party questioning the witness during a trial |
| Direct Examination | the initial questioning of a witness, by the party that called them to the stand |
| Judge | a public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law |
| Judicial Review | The power of the Supreme Court to declare an Act unconstitutional (Marbury v. Madison) |
| Jurisdiction | The right of a court to hear a case, based on the scope of its authority. |
| Juror | member of a jury |
| Jury | a body of persons sworn to look at facts and give their verdict |
| Original Jurisdiction | the right of a court to hear a case for the first time |
| Summary Judgment | Judgment entered by a court without a full trial. |
| Trial Court | a court of law where cases are tried for the first time (original jurisdiction) |
| Verdict | decision |
| Writ | A written order issued by a court (legal authority to enforce compliance) |
| Writ of Certiorari | a request seeking review of a lower court decision by a higher court |
