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Civics Definition Depot – Chapter 7
Directions: Based on the words provided for each chapter, complete your “Definition Depot” and keep a running log of all the Civics words and
concepts for the year! Each definition should come from the textbook using the page provided or from online. Using a thesaurus, your brain,
help from a parent identify at least one synonym (words that mean the same thing) for each term OR provide a colored illustration that shows
that you understand the meaning of the term. Finally, write a sentence using the term that makes sense and demonstrates your understanding
of the word.
Word/Pg. #
Precedent
p. 182
Constitutional
law
p.183
Trial Court
p.218
Jurisdiction
p.185
Original
Jurisdiction
p.186
US District
Courts
p.186
Definition
Synonym OR Ill.
Sentence
Word/Pg. #
Appeal
p.183
Court of
Appeals
p.187
Appellate
Jurisdiction
p.187
US Supreme
Court
p.188
Justices
p.188
Marbury v.
Madison
p.190
Judicial review
p.189
Definition
Synonym OR Ill.
Sentence
Word/Pg. #
Definition
Opinion
p.190
Chief justice
p.191
Court order
Writ of
certiorari
Independent
judiciary
Summary
judgment
US Circuit
Court of
Appeals
an official proclamation by a judge(or
panel of judges) that defines the legal
relationships between the parties to a
hearing, a trial, an appeal or other
court proceedings. Such ruling requires
or authorizes the carrying out of certain
steps by one or more parties to a case. A
court order must be signed by a judge
an order by a higher court directing a
lower court, tribunal, or public
authority to send the record in a given
case for review.(seeking judicial review)
decisions of the judiciary should be
impartial and not subject to influence
from the other branches of government
or from private or political interests.
a determination made by a court
without a full trial
There are eleven “numbered” circuits
and the D.C. The thirteenth court of
appeal is the United States Courts of
Appeal, which has nationwide
jurisdiction over certain appeals based
on subject matter
Synonym OR Ill.
Sentence