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