PSCI 3200 Jurisdiction

Judicial Self Restraint

opposite of judicial activism; prioritize upholding the constitutionality of a law, even if against personal ideology

Judicial Activism

opposite of judicial self-restraint; the practice of prioritizing personal ideology over constitutionality of the law

Stare Decisis/Precedent

abiding by previous court decisions

Ripeness

readiness of a case for litigation; i.e. cases that involve actual or imminent injury

Mootness

too late; losing practical significance i.e. the case or controversy ends

Federal Questions

a jurisdiction that allows for a federal court to gain subject-matter jurisdiction over a case

Cases and Controversies

prohibits the issuance of advisory opinions; limits congress' ability to confer federal courts jurisdiction

Exhaustion of Remedies

administrative hearings, state appeals (even with habeas corpus), trial and then appeal

Political Questions

doctrine of non justiciability-certain matters should not be resolved by the judiciary; some governmental actions are immune from judicial review i.e. foreign affairs and war making, amendments to the constitution, impeachment