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Chapter 8
Judicial Branch
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areas in which only federal courts may hear and decide cases
exclusive jurisdiction
middle level of the federal court system
appeals courts
areas in which both state and federal courts may decide cases
concurrent jurisdiction
top level of the federal court system
Supreme Court
bottom level of the federal court system
district courts
to send a case back to a lower court to be tried again
remand
a court order requiring someone to appear in court
subpoena
the authority to hear cases for the first time
original jurisdiction
the authority to hear cases for the first time
original jurisdiction
geographic area covered by a court
circuit
authorit of a court to hear a case appealed from a lower court
appellate jurisdiction
first African American Supreme Court justice
Thurgood Marshall
first female Supreme Court justice
Sandra Day O'Connor
case that established the Constitution as the supreme law of the land
Marbury v. Madison
written explanation by a justice who votes with the majority, but for different reasons
concurring opinion
written explanation by a justice who votes with the majority, but for different reasons
concurring opinion
a written document that explains one side's position on a case
brief
written explanation by a justice who disagrees with the majority's decision
dissenting opinion
"let the decision stand"
stare decisis
court calendar
docket