Question

match each term to its correct definition:

1. ___ precedent
2. ___ judicial review
3. ___ appellate court
4. ___ constitutionality
5. ___ dissent

a. a court that hears appeals from lower courts
b. the power to declare laws or actions unconstitutional
c. a justice’s written disagreement with the majority
d. following previous legal rulings to guide decisions
e. whether a law follows the constitution

Explanation:

1. Precedent: D refers to following prior legal rulings for decisions, matching precedent.
2. Judicial Review: B is the power to declare laws/actions unconstitutional, defining judicial review.
3. Appellate Court: A describes a court hearing appeals from lower courts, fitting appellate court.
4. Constitutionality: E is about a law following the Constitution, matching constitutionality.
5. Dissent: C is a justice’s written disagreement with majority, matching dissent.

Answer:

1. D. Following previous legal rulings to guide decisions
2. B. The power to declare laws or actions unconstitutional
3. A. A court that hears appeals from lower courts
4. E. Whether a law follows the Constitution
5. C. A justice’s written disagreement with the majority