AMERICAN LAW
Ch. 1 : The Constitution and Lawmaking
Legal Terms Assignment
Name______________________________
Period________
Directions: Make flashcards (or use a flashcard app) for each of the following legal terms. Write the legal
term on one side; on the other side include the following:
1. the textbook's definition (use the glossary in the back of the book to find
definitions--pages 449 - 460).
2. a synonym (for the starred words only) You may use dictionary.com/thesaurus
*amendment
appellate jurisdiction
brief
checks and balances
civil law
*clemency
common law
concurrent jurisdiction
concurring opinion
constitution
criminal law
dissenting opinion
*docket
exclusive jurisdiction
federal supremacy
Full Faith and Credit Clause
*impeach (Ch. 1 definition only)
judicial review
*jurisdiction
majority opinion
*opinion
original jurisdiction
*pardon
precedent
*ratify
statute
separation of powers
*unconstitutional
*veto
There will be 4 small quizzes (1-2/week) on 6-7 of the above terms before the chapter test. You will know
which terms to study with your flashcards before each quiz.
AMERICAN LAW
Ch. 1 : The Constitution and Lawmaking
Legal Terms Assignment
Name______________________________
Period_______
Directions: Make flashcards (or use a flashcard app) for each of the following legal terms. Write the legal
term on one side; on the other side include the following:
1. the textbook's definition (use the glossary in the back of the book to find
definitions--pages 449 - 460).
2. a synonym (for the starred words only) You may use dictionary.com/thesaurus
*amendment
appellate jurisdiction
brief
checks and balances
civil law
*clemency
common law
concurrent jurisdiction
concurring opinion
constitution
criminal law
dissenting opinion
*docket
exclusive jurisdiction
federal supremacy
Full Faith and Credit Clause
*impeach (Ch. 1 definition only)
judicial review
*jurisdiction
majority opinion
*opinion
original jurisdiction
*pardon
precedent
*ratify
statute
separation of powers
*unconstitutional
*veto
There will be 4 small quizzes (1-2/week) on 6-7 of the above terms before the chapter test. You will know
which terms to study with your flashcards before each quiz.