Appeal to US Supreme Court

The video tutorial explains the two primary methods by which cases can reach the US Supreme Court: through an appeal from a losing party at the appellate court level or via a writ of certiorari issued by the Supreme Court itself. The Supreme Court typically hears cases with significant constitutional implications or those that require uniformity in law across the United States. The process involves reviewing the constitutionality and application of laws, and the Supreme Court can also review state Supreme Court decisions if they have federal constitutional implications.

What is the primary focus of the US Supreme Court when reviewing an appellate court's decision?

• The length of the trial

• The popularity of the case

• The financial implications of the case

• The constitutional validity and correct application of the law

What is a writ of certiorari?

• A method to dismiss a case

• A petition to change the law

• A demand for a case to be reviewed by the Supreme Court

• A request for a new trial

How many justices must agree to issue a writ of certiorari?

• Three

• Six

• Four

• Five

Under what condition can the US Supreme Court review a state supreme court's decision?

• If the decision has federal constitutional implications

• If the state supreme court requests it

• If the case involves a celebrity

• If the case is over a certain monetary value

What role does the US Supreme Court play in relation to federal and state courts?

• It acts as a mediator between them

• It appoints judges to these courts

• It checks their authority through its appellate function

• It provides funding for their operations