Judicial Branch.
Explanation for the Supreme Court's decision
What is an opinion
_ _ A case based on what they believe rather than a law or precedent
What is Judicial Activism?
Established by the US Constitution
What is Federal Court
When you are taken to court by another person that says you harmed them in some way, You will NOT go to jail, but may have to pay money
What is Civil Court
Which Supreme Court case ruled that detained criminal suspects, prior to police questioning, must be informed of their constitutional right to an attorney and against self-incrimination.
What is Miranda vs. Arizona
The court of last resort
What is The supreme Court
A case based on ruling rather than personal beliefs
What is Judicial Restraint
Broad Jurisdiction
When you are being taken to court by the government for breaking a law, If you loose you have to pay a fine or go to jail.
What is Criminal Court
The Supreme Court case upheld a Louisiana state law that allowed for "equal but separate accommodations for the white and colored races."
What is Plessy vs. Ferguson
A responsibility reserved for the Judicial Branch
What is declaring a case unconstitutional?
Is Brown vs the Board of Education Judicial Activism or Judicial Restraint
What is Judicial Activism
Which court is more expensive.
What is Federal Court
A person who is hurt in a car accident sues the driver of the other car
What is Civil
Which Supreme court case set the precedent of Judicial review?
What is Marbury vs Madison
What is it when a justice agrees with the majority opinion but for a different reason?
What's a concurring opinion?
Is Roe vs. Wade Judicial Activism or Judicial Restraint
What is Judicial Restraint
Because the U.S. Supreme Court decided about the constitutionality of a Texas law that prohibited women from having an abortion to terminate their pregnancies.
Usually shorter; can be " Fast Tracked"
What is State Court
A person pressing charges against their neighbor for assault, they are accusing the neighbor of hitting him multiple times with a broom
What is Criminal
What's it called when a judge can look over a past case?
What is Judicial Review
How long do Judges serve?
Serve 4 years term
OR
Can have as many terms as they want.
Is organizing a sit-in or boycotting an example of restraint or activism?
Judicial Activism
U.S usually is not a party in this case.
What is a State Court
A person on trial for grand theft auto and expected to plead guilty, this decision will lead to prison time
What is Criminal
When a justice agrees with the majority opinion but for a different reason
What is concurring opinions