Origins and Practice of Judicial Review

This collection of flashcards covers key concepts from the lecture on the origins and practice of judicial review, particularly focusing on the case Martin v. Hunter’s Lessee.

Martin v. Hunter’s Lessee

A landmark Supreme Court case in 1816 concerning the authority of state and federal courts.

Jay Treaty

A treaty that mandated the return of land seized during the Revolutionary War to its rightful British owners.

Sovereign

A term used to describe the authority and independence of a state court to make decisions without being subject to review.

Supreme Court Review

The process by which the US Supreme Court can review the decisions made by state courts.

Federal Supremacy

The doctrine that federal law takes precedence over state laws.

Justice Story

A Supreme Court Justice who argued for the review of state Supreme Court rulings to ensure uniformity of law.

Article III, Section 2

The section of the U.S. Constitution that outlines the jurisdiction of the federal courts.