Supreme Court

Question 1

Senatorial courtesy

Answer 1

Senate will not confirm nomination for lower court positions that are opposed by a senator of the presidents Own Party from the state in which the nominee is to serve

Question 2

Writ of certiorari

Answer 2

Supreme Court directing a lower court to send up the record in a given case for its review

Question 3

Rule of four

Answer 3

Supreme Court will hear a case of four justices agree to do so

Question 4

Appellate jurisdiction

Answer 4

Authority of a court to hear an appeal from a lower court