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Jurisprudence
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The study of law and legal philosophy.
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Litigation
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Trial
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Judicial Review
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Courts decide whether the laws passed by congress or state legislatures are constitutional.
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Statutes
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Laws enacted by legislatures.
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Ordinances
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County or city law
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Agencies
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Administrative division of a government set up to carry out certain laws.
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Subpoena
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A court order to appear in court or turn over documents ona specified date and time.
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Felony
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Serious criminal offense punishable by a prison sentence of more than one year.
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Misdemeanor
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Criminal offense, less serious than a felony, punishable by a prison sentence of one year or less.
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District Court
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Misdemeanors (up to 1 year)
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Municipal Court
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Money situation. $3,000 or under.
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US Supreme Court
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Federal Cases
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Court of Appeals
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Appeals on cases.
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Michigan Supreme Court
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7 justices, 1 chief justice, 6 associate justices.
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Probate Division of Circuit Court
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Mental health issues, wills, and estates.
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