History Review 2 Lessons 2-5
treason
Americans who just criticize their government are not guilty of this crime
Judiciary act
Congress passed this law to create a system of federal courts below the supreme court
US Court of Appeals
If either party in a federal court case wants to challenge a district court ruling, he or she can then turn to this court
Inferior Courts
The constitution uses the word to describe courts that have less power than than the supreme court
Original Jurisdiction
The first court to hear a case is said to have this power
Executive branch
The leader of this branch is the president
Judicial branch
The supreme court is at the head of this branch
electors
These citizens cast the actual ballots for president
Supreme Court
This is the highest court in the nation
Judicial Review
This process lets the supreme court decide whether lower court decisions and laws are in keeping with the intent of the constitution
Void
This term means that a law declared unconstitutional by the supreme court is no longer in affect
Commander and chief
This title means the President is in charge of the armed forces and any state militia called to serve the United States