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Constitutional Law
Chapter 1 - Chemerinsky
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01/28/2009

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Limits on the Federal Judicial Power?
Definition
1. Interpretive Limits
2. Congressional Limits
3. Justiciability Limits
Term
Justiciability Limits
Definition
1. Prohibition of Advisory Opinions
2. Standing
3. Ripeness
4. Mootness
5. Political Question Doctrine
Term
Ashwander Doctrine
Definition
Federal judges avoid Constitutional questions to avoid overturning precedent
Term
Habeas Corpus
Definition
Legal action to allow a person to seek relief for unlawful detainment of himself or another
Term
Suspension Rule [I.9.2]
Definition
The privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it.
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Standing
Definition
Determination of whether a specific person is the proper party to bring a matter to the court for adjudication
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