You Be The Judge C. Sort it Out! Which term goes with which definition? petitioner petition for a writ of certiorari legal briefs dissenting opinion precedent concurring decision plenary review appellate jurisdiction majority opinion original jurisdiction oral arguments respondent A. Attorneys for the parties appear before the Supreme Court to present their strongest arguments and answer the justices' questions B. An opinion disagreeing with the majority in a Supreme Court ruling C. An opinion written by one (or more) justice:who agree with the majority decision of the court but for a different reason D. The authority to hear a case before any other court does. E. The authority of the court to review a lower court's decision F. A formal written request to the Supreme Court that it review a lower court decision G. The party who won in the lower court but must present its arguments so the Supreme Court will affirm, or agree with, the lower court's decision H. Principles and guidelines from prior Supreme Court decisions L.Afull consideration of a case including legal briefs. oral arguments, and a decision J. Five or more justices who agree on a decision write this type of opinion K. The party who lost in the lower court and is bringing the case to the Supreme Court for review L. Written legal arguments that parties file with the Supreme Court

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You Be The Judge C. Sort it Out! Which term goes with which definition? petitioner petition for a writ of certiorari legal briefs dissenting opinion precedent concurring decision plenary review appellate jurisdiction majority opinion original jurisdiction oral arguments respondent A. Attorneys for the parties appear before the Supreme Court to present their strongest arguments and answer the justices' questions B. An opinion disagreeing with the majority in a Supreme Court ruling C. An opinion written by one (or more) justice:who agree with the majority decision of the court but for a different reason D. The authority to hear a case before any other court does. E. The authority of the court to review a lower court's decision F. A formal written request to the Supreme Court that it review a lower court decision G. The party who won in the lower court but must present its arguments so the Supreme Court will affirm, or agree with, the lower court's decision H. Principles and guidelines from prior Supreme Court decisions L.Afull consideration of a case including legal briefs. oral arguments, and a decision J. Five or more justices who agree on a decision write this type of opinion K. The party who lost in the lower court and is bringing the case to the Supreme Court for review L. Written legal arguments that parties file with the Supreme Court

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Petitioner - K. The party who lost in the lower court and is bringing the case to the Supreme Court for reviewPetition for a writ of certiorari - F. A formal written request to the Supreme Court that it review a lower court decisionLegal briefs - L. Written legal arguments that parties file with the Supreme CourtDissenting opinion - B. An opinion disagreeing with the majority in a Supreme Court rulingPrecedent - H. Principles and guidelines from prior Supreme Court decisionsConcurring decision - C. An opinion written by one (or more) justices who agree with the majority decision of the court but for a different reasonPlenary review - L. A full consideration of a case, including legal briefs. oral arguments, and a decisionAppellate jurisdiction - E. The authority of the court to review a lower court's decisionMajority opinion - 1. Five or more justices who agree on a decision write this type of opinionOriginal jurisdiction - D. The authority to hear a case before any other court does.Oral arguments - A. Attorneys for the parties appear before the Supreme Court to present their strongest arguments and answer the justices questionsRespondent - G. The party who won in the lower court but must present its arguments so the Supreme Court will affirm, or agree with, the lower court's decision#

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These are legal terms and their corresponding definitions in the context of the Supreme Court. They are used to describe different aspects of court proceedings and decisions.

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