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A relatively minor offense such as vandalism or stealing inexpensive items.

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A serious crime such as murder, rape, kidnapping, or robbery.

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A person or party filing a lawsuit.

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An individual or group being sued or charged with a crime.

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Person or group taking legal action against another person or group.

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The practice of using earlier judicial rulings as a basis for deciding cases.

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A statement written by a justice who disagrees with the majority opinion, presenting his or her opinion.

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A statement written by a justice who votes with the majority, but for different reasons.

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A statement that presents the views of the majority of Supreme Court justices regarding a case.

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A written document explaining the position of one side or other in a case.

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A court's calendar, showing the schedule of cases it is to hear.

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In accordance with the Constitution.

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A ruling that is used as the basis for a judicial decision in a later, similar case.

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A detailed explanation of the legal thinking behind a court's decision in a case.

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To send a case back to a lower court to be tried again.

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The authority of a court to hear a case appealed from a lower court.

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A court that reviews decisions made in lower district courts.

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The authority to hear cases for the first time.

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Federal court where trials are held and lawsuits are begun

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Authority for both state and federal courts to hear and decide cases.

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Authority of only federal courts to hear and decide cases.

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A court's authority to hear and decide cases.

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The area of jurisdiction of a federal court of appeals.