Key terms
The legal authority of a court to hear a case.
What is jurisdiction?
This case affirmed Congress’s implied powers over the states.
What is McCulloch v. Maryland case?
Most cases reach the Supreme Court through this type of jurisdiction.
What is appellate jurisdiction?
This case formally established judicial review.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
This is a private meeting is where justices discuss cases and vote.
What is the conference?