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remand |
An appeals court can___a case, that is, sent it back to the lower court for retrial |
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subpoena |
a court order requiring somebody to come to court |
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marbury v. madison |
the supreme court claimed the power of judical review in this court case |
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brief |
written document that explains one side's position on a case |
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precedent |
a previous case that gives guidance to other judges hearing similar cases |
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dissenting |
a justice who dissagrees with the majority decision may write a ___opinion |
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concurrent |
If a case can be heard in either a federal or a state court, those courts have___jursidiction |
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jurisdiction |
court's authority to hear and decide cases |
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opinion |
offers a detailed explanation of thinking behind a court's decision |
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judicial review |
By___, the supreme court decides if a law is constitutional |
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majority |
The ___ opinion states the facts of case, announces the ruling, and explains the court's reasoning in reaching the decision |
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state governments |
any disagreements between___are initially heard by federal courts |
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governor |
The____is the chief executive officer of the state |
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french |
The first permanent settlement in Missouri was established by the ____ |
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jefferson |
President____purchased the land now known as missouri |
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general assembly |
The Missouri "Congress" is called the____ |
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missouri |
The non-partisan court plan is known throughout the nation as_____plan |
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2 |
All members of the Missouri senate are limited to ____terms |
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initative |
A____may be proposed by either a petition of citizens or by the General Assembly |
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