Terms for the Judiciary 

Judicial Review- The power of a court to refuse to enforce a law of government that in the opinion of the judges conflicts with the U.S. Constitution

Adversary System- A judicial system in which the court of law is a neutral arena where parties argue their differences.

Court of Appeals- A court with appellate jurisdiction that hears appeals from the decisions of lower courts       

Certiorari- A formal writ used to bring a case before the Supreme Court 

opinions of the court- An explanation of a decision of the Supreme Court or any other appellate court

concurring opinion- An opinion that agrees with the majority in a Supreme Court ruling but differs on the reasoning

dissenting opinion- An opinion that disagrees with the majority in a Supreme Court ruling

oral arguments- How a person asks the Supreme Court to look at their trial. This is all done through oral means