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Yes. That is exactly what the US Supreme Court does under its appellate jurisdiction. The justices review lower court cases to determine whether the decision was correct based on the Court's interpretation of the Constitution or federal law and the legal issue.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes. The US Supreme Court rejects 98-99% of the requests it receives.
The Judiciary Act of 1925 (also called the Certiorari Act) sought to reduce the justices' workload by granting "judicial discretion" over many types of cases, allowing them to choose which they believed were most important or in the national interest. Subsequent revisions to the act has reduced the class of cases over which the Supreme Court has mandatory jurisdiction to one: disputes between the states.
In 2008, the Court received more than 10,000 petitions for a writ of certiorari, which is a request for review of a case that has exhausted all other appeals. Of these, the Court chose to hear oral arguments on only 83. As of December 1, 2009, only 67 cases are docketed for the current Term. This number may change, however.
In order for a case to go before the Supreme Court, it must receive a vote from at least four Justices who believe the issues raised are of significant importance with regard to interpretation of federal and constitutional law, or represent conflicting interpretations of federal or constitutional law within the court system. This procedures is known as "the rule of four."
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∙ 13y agoAbsolutely. The US Supreme Court received 7,738 petitions for writ of certiorari for the 2009-2010 Term, which would require almost 100 Supreme Courts to review in a single Term. It would be impossible for the Court to accept all appeals, even if some members of the public believe they should.
The Supreme Court estimates approximately 70% of petitions received are appealed in error, for lack of proper federal question or other irremediable flaws. Of the remaining 30%, only a small number present significant constitutional issues of national importance, or represent disagreements between the Circuit Courts (Circuit splits), unsettled constitutional issues, or decisions in conflict with established precedents.
Most cases can, and should, be settled at the lower trial or appellate levels. The Supreme Court is the ultimate arbiter of constitutionality, and is not intended to handle routine court matters.
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∙ 13y agoNo. The authority to veto legislation is an expressed power of the President, as outlined in Article II of the Constitution.
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∙ 13y agoThe Supreme Court is not REQUIRED to hear any particular case. They decide which cases they will hear.
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When a case goes directly to the US Supreme Court it is called what?
If the US Supreme Court is the first to hear a case, the Court has original jurisdiction.
What are the three methods the supreme court uses when deciding a case?
The Supreme Court of the United States of America can choose to not hear a case. The Supreme Court can also send the case back to a lower court. Or, the US Supreme Court Judges can choose to proceed to hear the case and issue a ruling.
How many US Supreme Court justices must agree to hear an appeal?
The US Supreme Court determines whether to hear a case according to the Rule of Four. If at least four of the nine Justices of the Supreme Court agree, they will grant certiorari and hear the case.
How many justices will have to agree before the Court will accept a case?
The US Supreme Court determines whether to hear a case according to the Rule of Four. If at least four of the nine Justices of the Supreme Court agree, they will grant certiorari and hear the case.
A type of jurisdiction that permits a court to hear any kind of case?
There is not a jurisdiction that allows a court to hear any type of case. Even the Supreme Court is limited in the types of cases they hear.
What happens when the supreme court refuses to hear an appeal for a case?
When the Supreme Court refuses to hear an appeal for a case, it means that they have denied the request for review. This denial does not establish any legal binding or precedent, and the decision of the lower court stands. The denial by the Supreme Court does not provide an explanation or indicate agreement with the lower court's decision.
Which court would most likely hear a case over interpretation of a state constitutio?
state Supreme Court
What has to happen for the Supreme Court to hear a case from a US District Court?
Generally, the US Supreme Court will hear a case from US District Court on direct or expedited appeal if:The case is of such national or constitutional importance it would clearly be appealed to and accepted by the Supreme Court anyway; orThe case involves legislation in which Congress specified appeals of District Court decisions must go directly to the Supreme Court (bypassing the Circuit Court).
If the Supreme Court decides not to hear a case what then becomes the final decision in that case?
The decision of the previous appeals court that heard the case is the final decision should the Supreme Court refuse to hear the case.
What happens after a case goes on the supreme cour's docket?
There are various steps that lead to a Supreme Court hearing. First of all, the case begins in the lower courts. If unhappy with the decision reached in this court, the case can be appealed before US Court of Appeals. If this doesn't go well, the defendant can request a rehearing or petition the Supreme Court. A petition of certiorari has to be filed, this will ask the Supreme Court to hear the case. At this point, the Court will either agree to hear the case, or reject it.
What does the Supreme Court do when it grants review of a case?
When the US Supreme Court agrees to hear a case, it issues a legal order called a "writ of certiorari" telling the lower court to send up the case files.
What is the decision of the lower court if the US Supreme Court refuses to hear a case?
The decision of the lower court is final.
