key terms

Question 1

stare decisis

Answer 1

to stand by a decision and therefore create a president

Question 2

rule of 4

Answer 2

receive about 7000 petitions a year only hear about 100
at least 4 justices must agree to hear a case

Question 3

who did trump appoint

Answer 3

• Neil Gorsuch
• Brett Kavanaugh
• Amy Coney Barrett

Question 4

who did George w bush appoint

Answer 4

• John Roberts
• Samuel Alito
• Clarence Thomas

Question 5

who did Obama appoint

Answer 5

• Sonia Sotomayor
• Elena Kagen

Question 6

who did biden appoint

Answer 6

• Ketnaji Brown Jackson

Question 7

amicus curea

Answer 7

briefs can be submitted, often by interest groups

Question 8

what recent ethical controversies have Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito faced

Answer 8

• Thomas failed to report gifts like holidays, also previous sexual assault allegations
• Alito’s family flew flags over their house associated with January 6th rioters

Question 9

explain the recent constitutional clash between congress and Trump

Answer 9

congress ruled that tik tok should be banned and the SC agreed, deeming the act was constitutional but Trump signed an executive order that it is allowed

Question 10

writ of certiorari

Answer 10

written request asking the SC to hear a case

Question 11

what is the acceptance rate for the SC hearing a case

Answer 11

1%, average 75 cases a year