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Judicial Branch

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To act without bias.
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Not consistent with a nation’s constitution.
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The set of rules and standards by which a society governs itself.
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When two or more courts from different systems simultaneously have jurisdiction over a specific case.
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The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws and actions of local, state, or national governments unconstitutional.
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A document issued by judges who disagree with the majority opinion.
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Hears cases about crimes like burglary, murder, or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
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The authority of a trial court to be the first to hear a case.
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The extent of the power to make legal decisions and judgments.
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A non-criminal lawsuit between two parties.
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A document issued by judges who agree with the majority opinion, but for different reasons than those used to support the majority opinion.
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a court of appeal, appeal court, court of second instance or second instance court, is any court of law that is empowered to hear an appeal of a trial court or other lower tribunal.
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Not in accordance with a political constitution, especially the US Constitution, or with procedural rules.
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Another word for explanation.
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A body of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court.