Matching Pairs Judicial BranchOnline version Memory Game about the Judicial Branch by ABC Productions 1 Amicus Curiae 2 Original Jurisdiction 3 Judicial Restraint (conservative) 4 Bench Trial 5 Donald Verilli (Solicitor General) 6 Civil Dispute 7 Judge 8 Sandra Day O'Conner 9 Jury 10 Ruth Ginsburg 11 Defendant 12 Criminal Dispute 13 Stephen Breyer 14 Elena Kagan 15 Trial 16 Anthony Kennedy 17 Appellate Jurisdiction 18 Conference 19 Sonia Sotomayor 20 Plaintiff 21 Thurgood Marshall 22 Federalism 23 John Roberts 24 Judicial Activism (liberal) 25 Prosecution 26 Stare Decisis 27 Samuel Alito 28 Grand Jury 29 Neil Gorsuch 30 Clarence Thomas Higher court reviews decisions to see if justice was served by lower court decision; no trial Authority to hear a case for the first time; Trial A person is accused of breaking the law Between two people or groups ex: divorce Citizens hear the facts of the case and vote on the ruling Government charging accused person in criminal case Felony; decide if enough evidence for trial (indictment) Court should avoid political and social questions; should not seek to set precedents no jury, judge decides "wronged" party in civil case/ person bringing the complaint To rely on precedent to form opinion on new cases "friend of the court"; submits brief because they want their opinion heard Court should play active role in determining policies; should set precedents Justices meet in secret session to discuss and vote Person accused of breaking the law, or person accused of causing complaint 12 people,, unanimous verdict Apply laws to case and make final decision and/or sentencing Federal courts -federal law; state courts- state law
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