judicial process
the series of steps in the course of the administration of justice through the established system of courts no valid basis within the judicial process for pursuing review of my rulings in the case
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enumerated powers
a list of items found in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution that set forth the authoritative capacity of Congress.
implied powers
the powers exercised by Congress which are not explicitly given by the Constitution itself but necessary and proper to execute the powers which are.
writ of habeas corpus
Any prisoner, or another person acting on his or her behalf, may petition the court, or a judge, for a writ of habeas corpus. One reason for the writ to be sought by a person other than the prisoner is that the detainee might be held incommunicado.
patriot act
A law passed shortly after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States giving law enforcement agencies increased, broad powers to bring terrorists to justice.