How Cases Reach the U.S. Supreme Court

How Cases Reach the U.S. Supreme Court

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

1st - 6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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The video explains the process of how cases are heard by the Supreme Court, contrasting it with the immediate decisions made by an umpire. It details the journey of a case through appeals, the filing of a writ of certiorari, and the selection process by the justices, known as the Rule of Four. The video also covers instances where cases originate directly at the Supreme Court, such as those involving foreign diplomats or state disputes. Finally, it includes review questions to reinforce the learning material.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used for the document filed by the petitioner to request the Supreme Court to hear a case?

The cert

The writ

The doc

None of the above

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for the party that wants the lower court's decision to remain unchanged?

Respondent

Petitioner

Appellant

Defendant

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many certs are submitted to the Supreme Court annually?

7000

2000

1000

500

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the minimum number of justices required to agree for a case to be heard by the Supreme Court?

Two

Three

Five

Four

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following cases would start directly at the Supreme Court?

A case involving a dispute between a state and the federal government

A case involving a dispute between states

A case involving a foreign diplomat

All of the above

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