Issues

Definition

In the context of courts and law within political science, issues refer to points of dispute or matter requiring resolution through the judicial system. These are legal questions that arise from facts and circumstances in cases that courts need to address.

Related terms

Jurisdiction:

The authority granted to a court to hear cases and make decisions within a specific geographic area or over certain types of legal cases.

Litigation:

The process of taking legal action or bringing a lawsuit against someone in court in order to resolve a dispute.

Precedent:

A legal decision or form of proceeding serving as an authoritative rule or pattern in future similar or analogous cases