The Federal Court System

These flashcards cover key terminology and concepts related to the Federal Court System as outlined in the lecture notes.

National Judiciary

The system of federal courts established by Article III of the U.S. Constitution.

Jurisdiction

The authority of a court to hear and decide a case.

Exclusive Jurisdiction

The sole authority of federal courts to hear certain cases.

Concurrent Jurisdiction

The ability of both federal and state courts to hear the same case.

Original Jurisdiction

The authority of a court to hear a case for the first time.

Appellate Jurisdiction

The power of a court to review decisions made by lower courts.

Writ of Certiorari

An order by a higher court directing a lower court to send up a case for review.

Judicial Review

The power of a court to determine the constitutionality of a government action.

Supreme Court

The highest federal court in the United States, which has both original and appellate jurisdiction.

Court of International Trade

A court that hears civil cases arising out of tariff and trade laws.