supreme court
there are ____ justices in the supreme court
9
this case case creates miranda rights
miranda v. arizona
the power of the supreme court to declare laws unconstitutional
what is judicial review
This is the person being accused or sued in a court case.
what is a defendant?
This judicial check allows courts to strike down laws passed by Congress or actions by the president.
What is judicial review?
unconsitutional
this case established judicial review
marbury v madison
Federal judges serve for this length of time to ensure independence from political pressure.
what is life tenure
This is the person who brings a case to court.
who is a plaintiff
This legislative check allows Congress to remove a president or federal judge from office.
What is impeachment (and removal)?
a reverse
what is the action of the appellate court rejecting a verdict?
united states v. nixon
what case created limited executive power?
This power allows higher courts to overturn lower-court rulings if mistakes of constitutional interpretation are found.
What is appellate review
This type of opinion agrees with the majority’s outcome but differs in reasoning.
What is a concurring opinion?
This Senate power checks the president by requiring approval of treaties by a two-thirds vote.
What is treaty ratification?
authority to hear a case for the first time
what is original jurisdiction
martin v. hunter lessee
what case gave the S.C authority over state courts in matters of federal law
This power allows the Supreme Court to select only a small number of cases to hear each year.
What is granting a writ of certiorari?
majority opinion
what is the court’s written explanation of a ruling that states the, facts, reasons, and legal principals used?
This executive power enables the president to check legislation by rejecting a bill.
What is the veto?
5 steps in a trial process
opening statements, evidence, closing statements, jury deliberates, verdict/appeal
this case established “justiciability” of political questions(reapportionment)
What did Baker v. Carr create
This doctrine allows the Supreme Court to avoid ruling on a case if it determines that the issue must be resolved by the other branches, not the judiciary.
What is the political question doctrine?
This Latin term refers to a court’s authority to hear certain types of cases based on geography or subject matter.
What is jurisdiction?
This specific legislative power allows Congress to overturn an executive action passed as a rule or regulation.
What is the legislative veto?