Government Chapter 7 Key Terms Crossword

The lower federal courts, under the Supreme Court
The authority of a court to hear a case
Power shared by federal and State courts to hear certain cases
In civil law, the party who brings a suit or some other legal action against another (the defendant) in court
In a civil suit, the person against whom a court action is brought by the plaintiff; in a criminal case, the person charged with the crime.
The power of a court to hear a case first, before any other court
The authority of a court to review decisions of inferior (lower) courts
A judicial philosophy in which supporters believe that judges should decide cases based on the original intent of the Framers or those who enacted the statute(s) involved in a case; or on precedent
Court decision that stands as an example to be followed in future, similar cases
A judicial philosophy in which supporters believe that judges should interpret and apply provisions in the Constitution and in statute law in light of ongoing changes in conditions and values
The power of a court to determine the constitutionality of a governmental action
An order by the Court directing a lower court to send up the record in a given case for review
The result of a process in which a lower court asks the Court to certify the answer to a specific question, such as a procedure or rule of law
Written statement that spells out the party's legal position and cites relevant facts and legal precedents.
The opinion on which the decision of the Court is based, which identifies the issues in the case and the reasons for the decision
An opinion which is basically in agreement with the decision that the Court has made, but which bases that opinion on different reasons
An opinion written by a justice who does not agree with the Court's decision, explaining the reasons why not
A case in which a defendant is tried for committing a crime as defined by the law
A case involving a noncriminal matter such as a contract dispute or a claim of patent infringement.
A court's list of cases to be heard.
A transcript of proceedings made in trial court.
Courts composed of military personnel, for the trial of those accused of violating military law.
A court operating as part of the judicial branch, entirely separate from the military establishment.
Satisfaction of a claim payment.