What is the first requirement for a case to be considered by the Supreme Court?
Supreme Court of the United States Procedures: Crash Course Government and Politics

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A recommendation from Congress
Approval from the President
A case or controversy
A unanimous decision from a lower court
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What is the role of the Solicitor General in the Supreme Court case selection process?
To write the majority opinion
To decide the final outcome of cases
To screen petitions for federal law questions
To represent the President in court
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How many justices must agree to hear a case for it to be granted certiorari?
Three
Four
Five
Six
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What is an amicus curiae brief?
A brief submitted by the petitioner
A brief submitted by the respondent
A brief submitted by a non-party with an interest in the case
A brief submitted by the Chief Justice
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What is the purpose of oral arguments in the Supreme Court?
To allow justices to present their opinions
To give each side a chance to present their case and answer questions
To finalize the court's decision
To introduce new evidence
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What is a concurring opinion?
An opinion that disagrees with the majority
An opinion that agrees with the majority but for different reasons
An opinion that sets a new precedent
An opinion that is binding on lower courts
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What is the significance of a dissenting opinion?
It sets a binding precedent for lower courts
It is a unanimous agreement among justices
It is always written by the Chief Justice
It has no legal force but can influence future cases
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