Judicial Branch

This is a brief filed by groups that are affected by a case but are not directly involved

SC case that rules schools cannot prevent students from wearing armbands protesting of Vietnam

The person who files an appeal

SC case that calls for the de-segregation of schools

Latin term, meaning "let the decision stand"

Written legal arguments made by both sides:

This is written when Justices agree with the outcome of a case but disagree with why

Hear cases appealed from the District Courts

Previous court rulings

Only Federal Courts can hear the case:

A Supreme Court Justice may be impeached by:

This is the trial court of the federal system

Represents the US Government in Federal Court, serves as the prosecutor

Reflects views of the court of the Justices who disagree with the final decision

A list of cases to be heard

Reflects the views of at least 5 members of the Supreme Court. What they decided and why

Request made by someone to have their case heard by the US Supreme Court

Belief that the Constitution should be interpreted literally

Lawyer provided by courts to those that cannot afford one

Supreme Court case striking down a law outlawing birth control

The person against whom a complaint is filed

SC case ruling that people accused of a crime have the right to a lawyer

Belief that the Constitution should be interpreted while keeping in mind current events

If a senator is of the state of a District Court nominee and same party as President, can block

SC case ruling that rights must be read when in custody

Law establishing 3 levels of Federal Court System

Cases that fall under both state and federal authority

The person making the legal complaint

Supreme Court case ruling that Congress cannot outlaw slavery in territories

There are ___ Justices on the Supreme Court

Supreme Court case establishing Judicial Review

SC case ruling that "separate but equal" is allowed