The Supreme Court is brought a large number of cases every year to review, but they do not have to hear all of them. They choose from cases that have already gone through state or federal courts where one of the parties was unhappy with the previous decision.
The Supreme Court can check the power of Congress by ruling legislation passed by Congress is unconstitutional. The Supreme Court can do this when they a presented with an opportunity to hear a case which disputes a law. The supreme court's decision is final because it is the highest court in America.
The Supreme Court justices hear cases in the courtroom of the Supreme Court Building in Washington, DC.
The Supreme Court alone decides which cases, and how many they will hear.
The Supreme Court alone decides which cases, and how many they will hear.
Depends on the issue. The Supreme Court can send it back to the lower court, not hear it, or they can hear it.
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Yes, if the Supreme Court agrees to hear a case, they will issue a ruling on it.
No. This power is vested in the Supreme Court.
the supreme court has the power to interpret the laws no matter what
The Supreme Court is brought a large number of cases every year to review, but they do not have to hear all of them. They choose from cases that have already gone through state or federal courts where one of the parties was unhappy with the previous decision.
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.
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.