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Q 1/20
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What is the term used to describe the power of the Supreme Court to review and potentially declare laws unconstitutional?
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Constitutional review
Legislative review
Executive review
Judicial review
Q 2/20
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What is the Latin term for 'friend of the court,' referring to a person or organization that is not a party to a case but provides information or expertise to assist the court?
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Ad hominem
Habeas corpus
Pro bono
Amicus curiae
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What is the term used to describe the power of the Supreme Court to review and potentially declare laws unconstitutional?
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What is the Latin term for 'friend of the court,' referring to a person or organization that is not a party to a case but provides information or expertise to assist the court?
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What is the term for a written Supreme Court opinion in which the justices agree on the decision reached but disagree on the legal reasoning?
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What is the term for the practice of questioning potential jurors to determine their suitability for a particular case?
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What is the term used to describe a legal principle in which past court decisions serve as a basis for deciding similar future cases?
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What is the term for a legal document issued by the Supreme Court to hear a case on appeal?
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What is the term for a Supreme Court decision in which a majority of the justices are in agreement on the outcome and the legal reasoning behind it?
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What is the legal principle by which a court is bound to follow the precedents set by higher courts in its hierarchy?
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What is the term used to describe a written order issued by a higher court to review the decision of a lower court?
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What is the term for the highest court in the United States, composed of nine justices who are appointed for life?
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What term refers to a legal procedure where the Supreme Court agrees to review a decision of a lower court?
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What is the term for a legal request that allows an individual to challenge the legality of their imprisonment or detention?
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What is the term used to describe the power of the Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution and overturn laws deemed unconstitutional?
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What is the term used to describe the written explanation of the Supreme Court's decision in a case?
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What term refers to a legal document filed by a party in a Supreme Court case presenting arguments in support of their position?
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What is the term used to describe a Supreme Court case opinion in which a justice or justices disagree with the majority's decision?
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What is the term used to describe the dissenting opinion written by a justice who disagrees with the majority opinion of the Supreme Court?
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What term refers to the process by which the Supreme Court hears arguments and decides on cases?
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What is the term used to describe the written opinion issued by the majority of justices in a Supreme Court case, which represents the final decision on the case?
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What is the term used to describe a written explanation of the opinion of a justice(s) in a Supreme Court case that agrees with the majority opinion but for different reasons?
