The appellate process at the Supreme Court: Step one Flashcards
1
Q
How does the Court hear about cases?
A
Court hears cases based on petitions from
-individuals
-organizations
-governments
-corporations
2
Q
What is the power of Cert?
A
The supreme court has jurisdiction to hear cases
-it occurs when 4 of 9 justices must agree to hear a case (review a case)
3
Q
What is the Rule of Four?
A
4 of 9 justices must agree to hear a case
4
Q
What does it mean to have standing?
A
The government must have standing when defending an action
-the whole reason they are taking this case is bc it presents an actual harm
5
Q
What is a formal brief? Why are they so important?
DOUBLE CHECK
A
-The brief argues why your side should win
-given a date to come and argue your case
