Judicial+Branch


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Does this author think the court's rulings were activist? How did the court rule in terms of the "states rights" issues? How does this author describe Chief Justice Robert's court? Explain ||

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This is a quick summary of how a case that is accepted by the Supreme Courts develops. The following link is a definition of "Amicus Curiae" and a few example of when it has been used: http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/amicus+curiae
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The following is a link to an interactive website that details each of the cases that will be presented to the Supreme Court this session. http://www.reuters.com/supreme-court/2011-2012 Law Supreme Court Judicial Review Amicus curiae Adversarial Original intent Federalist #78 || Original jurisdiction Appellate Senatorial Courtesy Writ of certiorari Solicitor General Star Decisis Marbury v Madison McCullough v Maryland Rule of Four Confirmation process ||
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