Judicial Branch and Economic Systems

Flashcards based on key concepts and definitions related to the Judicial Branch and Economic Systems from the lecture.

What is the primary role of the Judicial Branch in government?

To interpret laws.

What is the highest court in the U.S. judiciary system?

The U.S. Supreme Court.

What does Appellate Jurisdiction allow?

The power to review cases decided in lower courts.

What is Original Jurisdiction?

The power to be the first to hear a case.

What is a writ of certiorari?

A petition asking the Supreme Court to review a case from a lower court.

What is socialism?

An economic system where the government takes an active role in controlling the economy and most major industries.

What does capitalism promote?

Free enterprise and little to no government interference in the economy.

In what case would the U.S. Supreme Court have Original Jurisdiction?

A case involving two states disagreeing.

What is a court order?

A legal document stating what someone can or cannot do.

What is Judicial Review?

The power to declare actions by the two branches of government unconstitutional.