This is an example of a judge or court's workload of cases in a period of time
One of the parties involved in a lawsuit
A written document explaining the position of one side or the other in a case.
the right to hold an office once a person is confirmed
An order a higher court issues to a lower court to obtain the records of the lower court in a particular case
a ruling that is used as the basis for a judicial decision in a later, similar case
a court system made up of both federal and state courts
the authority of both federal and state courts to hear and decide cases
The authority of a court to hear a case appealed from a lower court
court's calendar, showing the schedule of cases to be heard
the authority of a court to hear a case for the first time
If the Supreme Court agrees and the law is abolished (taken away) what did the Supreme Court do to the law? (To cancel legally)
An order that requires a person to appear in court
An official decision by a judge or a court that settles a case and may also establish the meaning of a law.
the Supreme Court to say whether any federal state, or local law or government action goes against the Constitution
A statement written by a justice who votes with the majority, but for differing reasons than the others
A statement written by a justice who disagrees with the majority decision, presenting his or her own opinions
Apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court
A detailed explanation of the legal thinking behind a court's decision in a case
A Supreme Court ruling on a case in which all justices agree on the ruling
The authority of only federal courts to hear and decide a case
In accordance with the constitution
In order to become a naturalized citizen, there is a process which must be followed. Which of the following IS NOT a requirement to become a U.S. citizen?