chapter 7+13

4 decisions or opinions of the supreme court - majority, unanimous, concurent, dissenting
which opinion rules in court? majority
jurisdiction - the ability for a court to hear a case
What is an inferior court? any court below the Supreme court
What type of cases do special courts hear? Cases dealing with expressed power
What is the term of office for federal judge? Life with good behavior
What happens if judges have bad behavior? They get impeached
What jurisdiction does the Supreme Cout have? Original and appellate jurisdiction
Which jurisdiction does the supreme court hear the most of? Appellate jurisdiction
What is it called when the Supreme Court determines the constitutionality of a law? judicial review
What’s the official decision of the supreme court? majority opinion
Does every state have a governor? Yes
What is the name of the office second in line to the governor? Lieutenant Governor
Who creates local governments? states
Does the governor have the power to veto? Yes
In the state of GA, are citizens allowed to vote on referendums? Yes
referendum - a bill the people can vote on
initiative - the people introduce a bill into the state legislature
Who prepares the budget in the state? governor
what’s the fundamental law of the state? state constitution
What’s the term of office for a governor? 4 years
how many justices are on the supreme court (including chief)? 9
which states have no counties? Rhode island and Conneticut
three forms of city government - mayor-council, commission, council-manager
columbus city government — council-manager
Historically cities are very well planned out. FALSE
Which article established Supreme court? Article lll
article l - congress
article ll - president
80% of federal cases are heard in district courts and federal trial courts
What court deals with IRS cases? special courts
order of supreme court (notes)
federal trial courts = district courts
chief executive officer of each state is the governor
president’s power to forgive someone of a crime - pardon
HOw does city manage growth and change? zoning laws
4 special districts - education; water and sewage; police and fire; airport
where are town and townships usually found? northeast (new england region)
12 court of appeals for the federal circuit