Jane sues the school district for violating her 1st Amendment rights. Who has jurisdiction here?
Federal COurt
A case which is used to set an example or rule
Precedent
When a justice disagrees with the majority
Dissenting
Before Marbury V Madison, the role of the Supreme Court was very clear. (T/F)
F
John steals money from his employer and loses in state trial court. He argues that he should get a new trial because Wisconsin law was not followed. Where would the case go?
State appeal court.
The right to hear a case
Juristiction
A view on a case which the justices write down.
Opinion
How many justices are on the Supreme COurt
9
Billy is charged with counterfeiting. Where would this case go?
Federal trial (district)
Wisconsin sues Minnesota for pollution which kills fish in the Saint Croix River. Where is this case heard?
Supreme Court
President Trump can make a law to end abortion.
F
When all justices on the Supreme Court are in agreement
Unanimous
President Trump could end legal abortion by appointing a Supreme Court justice who wants to overturn Roe V Wadw
T
The winning side in a case (the opinion of most justices)
Majority
Marbury V. Madison established the principle of judicial Review (t or f)
True
When a justice agrees, bur for a different reason.
Concurring opinion
The idea that the Judicial Branch can declare laws and actions of the executive Unconstitutional
Judicial Review
John steals money from his employer. Where would this case be heard.
State trial.
What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
Interpret the law
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