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It requires the vote of at least four of the nine US Supreme Court justices to grant a petition for writ of certiorari. If four Justices agree, the Supreme Court will accept the case. This is referred to as the "Rule of Four."
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What are 2 major external influences on supreme court judicial decision making?
Public Opinion is a huge one. Since the eye of the people is so close on the Supreme Court given the consequences of its decisions, there is evidence that the Supreme Court is affected by the will of the people. Also, amicus briefs can influence Supreme Court votes.
What would not happen if the Supreme Court votes 9-0?
No one would write a dissenting opinion.
Who holds the power to appoint Supreme Courts Justices?
The President, but he (or she) must have the consent of the Senate, which votes whether to accept or reject the nominee. If a simple majority (51% of those voting) affirms the President's choice, the nominee is appointed and becomes a US Supreme Court justice
What events occurred during the 2000 presidential election?
The winner of the popular vote lost the election. The most unusual aspect was the involvement of the Florida Supreme Court and the US Supreme Court in the adjudication of irregular votes that could have changed the result of the election.
Who has the ability to veto unsatisfactory bills from congress?
President or Supreme Court can find it unconstitutional.
Do people vote on the members of the the supreme court?
No, the Supreme Court is not elected by the people. Supreme Court Justices are nominated by the President, and then the Senate votes to confirm them.
How many votes are required for a Supreme Court majority decision?
225
Is an example of judicial review congress votes to approve a supreme court appointment?
no
How many votes does it take to grant a stay on the US supreme court?
4
How many votes does each supreme Court justice have when issued a majority ruling?
1
What is the vice presidents only constitutiounal responsibility?
They are to break tie votes and they are the boss of the supreme court
What are 2 major external influences on supreme court judicial decision making?
Public Opinion is a huge one. Since the eye of the people is so close on the Supreme Court given the consequences of its decisions, there is evidence that the Supreme Court is affected by the will of the people. Also, amicus briefs can influence Supreme Court votes.
What would not happen if the Supreme Court votes 9-0?
No one would write a dissenting opinion.
When nominating a person to the US Supreme Court what is the primary consideration?
Maybe whether the nominee can garner enough votes from the Senate to be appointed to the Court.
Who holds the power to appoint Supreme Courts Justices?
The President, but he (or she) must have the consent of the Senate, which votes whether to accept or reject the nominee. If a simple majority (51% of those voting) affirms the President's choice, the nominee is appointed and becomes a US Supreme Court justice
In order to win at the U.S Supreme Court level a party must have the vote of?
To win at the U.S. Supreme Court level, a party must secure the majority of votes from the justices. There are nine justices on the Court, so a party needs at least five votes to prevail in a decision. In cases of a tie, the lower court's ruling stands, and no new precedent is set.
Was the denial of the votes significant enough to give election to bush jr?
Maybe. The Supreme Court found for Bush.
