Introduction to the Supreme Court

Question 1

what article of the constitution outlines the powers of the Supreme Court

Answer 1

Article 3

Question 2

Summary of Article III

Answer 2

1. Article III of the United States Constitution outlines the responsibilities of the federal judiciary. This article establishes the Supreme Court as the highest court in the land.
2. It sets forth the jurisdiction of the federal courts, including the power to hear cases involving federal law, controversies between states, and disputes between citizens of different states.
3. Article III also provides for the appointment of federal judges by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.

Question 3

what is the highest court in the US

Answer 3

The Supreme Court

Question 4

is the Supreme Court the ultimate court of appeal

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

what type of cases does the Supreme Court hear?

Answer 5

It only hears those cases it believes has major constitutional significance

Question 6

how many court cases did the SC hear and rule on in 2019

Answer 6

about 60 cases

Question 7

how many court cases does the Supreme Court reject on average

Answer 7

It rejects about 96% of cases

Question 8

why does the Supreme court hear a small amount of cases

Answer 8

It has independent power to decide what to hear and what not

Question 9

what are the 3 main roles of the Supreme Court

Answer 9

1. Interpret the law and in particular the constitution
2. Act as a final court of appeal
3. Use Judicial review to assess whether actions from other branches of government are unconstitutional

Question 10

what is Judicial Review

Answer 10

It is the power of the courts to rule whether a federal or state law, treaty or executive order is lawful or unconstitutional. Immediately the decision is made the act of congress immediately stops applying.

Question 11

when was the power of judicial review granted to the SC

Answer 11

Marbury v Madison 1803

Question 12

summary of Marbury v Madison 1803

Answer 12

‘It is emphatically the province and duty of the judicial department to say what the law is’
It established the principle of judicial review and the Supreme Court’s role as the Constitution’s final arbiter.

Question 13

how many justices are in the SC?

Answer 13

9

Question 14

who is the important justice or head of the SC

Answer 14

The chief justice

Question 15

how does the Chief Justice become the Chief Justice

Answer 15

They are appointed by the president as the Chief Justice