The Judiciary
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10 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 amicus curiae | An adviser to the court on some matter of law who is not a party to the case |
| appellate courts | Courts that hear cases on appeal from other courses |
| Rule of Four | At least four Justices of the Supreme Court must vote to consider a case before it can be heard |
| strict constructionist | Interprets Constitution in a way that allows the federal government to take only those actions that the Constitution says it can |
| original jurisdiction | The authority of a court to hear a case "in the first instance." |
| judicial review | The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws and actions of local, state, or national governments unconstitutional |
| precedent | A law established by following earlier judicial decisions |
| judicial activism | Philosophy that judges should interpret the Constitution to reflect current conditions and values |
| solicitor general | Justice Department officer who argues the government's cases before the Supreme Court |
| Judiciary Act of 1789 | Law that set up the national court system |
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