#20 SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES PROCEDURES: CRASH COURSE

What is the first requirement to bring a case to the Supreme Court?

• A petition from the President

• A case or controversy

• Approval from Congress

• A recommendation from a lower court

Who is responsible for screening out many petitions to the Supreme Court?

• The Chief Justice

• The President

• The Solicitor General

• The Attorney General

What is the term for the written legal arguments submitted by each side in a Supreme Court case?

• Writs

• Motions

• Briefs

• Petitions

How many justices must agree to hear a case for it to be granted certiorari?

• Three

• Six

• Four

• Five

What is a dissenting opinion?

• An opinion that is unanimous

• An opinion that sets a new precedent

• An opinion that disagrees with the majority decision

• An opinion that agrees with the majority but for different reasons