Principles
People give permission to the government to act.
Consent of the governed.
Supreme Court
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Trial Court
When a court agrees with a previous decision.
affirm
The government's power comes from the majority of people who have the right to change the government.
popular soverignty
Hears disputes about the U.S. law.
Federal courts
How long is a Supreme Court Justice's term?
For life
Where a case goes when the guilty party wants a review.
Appellate court
When an appellate court changes a decision.
Reverse
a system where power is divided between state and federal governments.
federalism
State court
How does one become a Supreme Court Justice?
President nominates them then Senate approves.
What is the function of the Judicial branch?
Interprets the laws
When an appellate court sends a case back to trial court for further investigation.
remand
The government has only the powers the constitution gives it.
Limited Government
No one can reverse this courts decision.
Supreme Court
What do we say if a law does not agree with the constitution?
What amendment gives freedom of religion?
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Amendment that protects from illegal searches.
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Three branches were created so there was no one entity with too much power.
Separation of powers
What word is used when a person takes their case to a higher court for review.
appeal
What is the highest court of the land?
Supreme
What amendment gives right to bear arms?
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Amendment that allows us to remain silent when questioned.
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