a case involving someone who is accused of committing an illegal activity

the highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal court system

Another word for ruling or judgement is

the power of the judicial branch to review the actions of the executive and legislative branches and determine whether or not they are unconstitutional (this includes laws passed by Congress); the U.S. Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison established this power

the authority to hear cases for the first time. Usually, occurs in the district or trial court.

the authority to review the fairness of a case appealed from a lower court.

courts that deal with issues of law relating to those matters that the U.S. Constitution did not give to the federal government and are included in a state's constitution

a court decision in an earlier case with facts and legal issues similar to those in a case currently before a court

the procedure to see if the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case

A trial before a judge without a jury

A trial before a judge and a jury.

Judicial philosophy that believes the Court should operate strictly within the limits of the Constitution and only answer questions if a clear violation of the Constitution is present. Policy making should be left up to the executive and legislative branches.

Judicial philosophy that believes the Court should play a more active role in creating national policies and answering questions of conflict in society

A coherent set of beliefs about politics, public policy, and public purpose, which helps give meaning to political events.

the principle that the government has to provide a cause or reason for holding a person in jail

authority of only federal courts to hear and decide cases.

authority of both state and federal courts to hear and decide cases.

law established by a judicial decision

deals with the structure and meaning as provided by the constitution

the authority to hear and decide a case. The right and power for courts to hear a case, interpret and apply the law

The only court to be created by the US Constitution