Civics Chapter 7 Flashcards

Laws made by government agencies

To ask a higher court to review the decision and determine if justice was done

The authority of some courts to review decisions made by lower courts

A written statement explaining the main points of one side's argument in a court case

Judicial district covered by court of appeals

A legal system based on custom and court rulings

Statement written by a justice who votes with the majority , but for different reasons

Laws relating to the interpretation of the Constitution

Judicial court for trying members of the armed services accused of offenses against military law

Federal Courts that review decisions appealed from district courts