Supreme Court Flashcard

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What is the primary purpose of the Supreme Court of the United States as mentioned in the U.S. Constitution?

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To interpret laws

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Who presides over the Supreme Court?

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The Chief Justice

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What is required for a new Supreme Court justice to be confirmed?

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Majority vote in the Senate

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What is the term length for a Supreme Court justice?

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Life

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When does the Supreme Court convene each year?

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First Monday in October

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What is "appellate jurisdiction"?

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A lower court's decision is appealed.

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What is a "writ of certiorari"?

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An order to send records from a lower court.

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What is a "per curiam opinion"?

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A short, unsigned statement.

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What is the purpose of a "brief" in the Supreme Court?

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To present legal arguments and important facts

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What are "amicus curiae" briefs?

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Briefs submitted by friends of the court