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A detailed explanation or the legal thinking behind a court’s decision in a case
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Court where cases between states are heard
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The court’s calendar, showing the schedule of cases it is to hear
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To cancel legally
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_______ Jurisdiction: Authority of both state and federal courts to hear and decide cases
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The practice of using earlier judicial ruling as a basis for deciding cases
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_______ Jurisdiction: Authority for only federal courts to hear and decide cases
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A court’s authority to hear a case
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The Supreme Court has __ justices.
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_______ Opinion: A statement written by a justice who votes with a majority, but for different reasons that the others
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_______ Courtesy: President as senior senator of the state for nominee for district judges
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The right to hold an office once a person is confirmed
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_______ Opinion: A statement written by a justice who disagrees with the majority opinion, presenting his or her own opinion
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An official decision by a judge or a court that settles a case and may also establish the meaning of a law
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_______ Court System: A court system made up of both federal and state courts
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