DE Federal Government “We The People” Chapter 13 - Federal Courts

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Precedent

A prior case whose principles are used by judges as the basis for their decision in the present case.

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Stare Decisis

The Doctrine that a previous decision by a court applies as a precedent, in a similar case with the same issues and facts. (“Let the Decision Stand”).

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Trial Court

The fact finder and first federal court to hear a criminal or civil matter.

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Appellate Court

Where the defendant goes if they are not satisfied with the Trial Court’s decision.