Key Terms
The power of the court to analyze the decisions of the lower courts.
What is judicial review?
Established that the Supreme Court has the right to nullify and void an act of Congress that violates the Constitution.
What is Maybury v. Madison?
The Court's ability to be the first court hear cases involving lawsuits between states or cases involving foreign officials.
What is original jurisdiction?
A demand from the Supreme Court to a lower court to present its court case/record for review.
What is a writ of certiorari?
The official title of John Roberts, who currently leads the Supreme Court.
Who is the Chief Justice?