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The power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional
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The view that judges should decide cases strictly on the basis of the language of the laws and the Constitution
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The power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional
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The view that judges should decide cases strictly on the basis of the language of the laws and the Constitution
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The view that judges should discern the general principles underlying laws or the Constitution and apply them to modern circumstances
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A federal court authorized by Article III of the Constitution that keeps judges in office during good behavior and prevents their salaries from being reduced. They are the Supreme Court created by the Constitution and appellate and district courts created by Congress.
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The lowest federal courts; federal trials can be held only here.
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Federal courts that hear appeals from district courts; no trials.
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Courts created by Congress for specialized purposes whose judges do not enjoy the protections of Article III of the Constitution
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An examination of the political ideology of a nominated judge
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Cases concerning the Constitution, federal laws, or treaties
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Cases involving citizens of different states who can bring suit in federal courts
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An order by a higher court directing a lower court to send up a case for review
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A method whereby a poor person can have his or her case heard in federal court without charge
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A rule that allows a plaintiff to recover costs from from defendant if the plaintiff wins
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The party that initiates a lawsuit
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A legal ruling stating who is authorized to start lawsuit
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The rule that a citizen cannot sue the government without the governments consent
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A case brought by someone to help him or her and all others who are similarly situated
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A written statement by an attorney that summarizes the case and the laws and rulings that support it
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A brief submitted by a "friend of the court"
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A brief, unsigned court opinion
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A signed opinion of the majority of the Supreme Court
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A signed opinion in which one or more members agree with the majority view but for different reasons
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A signed opinion in which one or more justices disagree with the majority view
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"Let the decision stand," or allowing prior rulings to control the current case
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An issue the Supreme Court will allow the executive and legislative branches decide
