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What is the court of last resort for all questions of federal law?
A supreme court is the highest court within the hierarchy of many legal jurisdictions. Other descriptions for such courts include court of last resort, instance court, judgment court, apex court, and highest court of appeal. Broadly speaking, the decisions of a supreme court are not subject to further review by any other court.
Why is the supreme court called the high court.?
The US Supreme Court is called the high court because it is the last court in which federal questions (questions of federal and constitutional law) can be decided. There is no forum above the Supreme Court in which to appeal a decision. In the United States, "high court" is simply a colloquialism for the US Supreme Court. In some countries, the "High Court" is part of the proper title for the court.
How many justices on the Supreme Court.?
This depends on which supreme court. Reask your question specifying the state/country, or see related questions. US Supreme Court: There are 9 Justices on the US Supreme Court.
Questions about interpreting the constitution are finally settled by what court?
The Supreme Court settles questions about interpretation of the US Constitution.
What serves as the arbiter in questions of state vs national power?
In the US, the Supreme Court is the highest level of arbitration.
Where would the jurisdiction further review of a federal court decision fall under?
Further review of a federal court decision typically falls under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Appeals, which hears appeals from federal district courts. If a party wishes to seek further review after the Court of Appeals, they may petition the U.S. Supreme Court, though the Supreme Court has discretion over which cases it chooses to hear. This process ensures that significant legal questions can be addressed at the highest level of the judiciary.
Questions about interpreting the Constitution are finally settled by ______________.?
The Supreme Court
Most importantly the Supreme Court is called the High Court because it is the?
last court in which federal questions can be decided.
Under what Circumstances will the supreme Court hear cases?
The Supreme Court hears cases primarily through a process called "certiorari," where it selects cases that involve significant constitutional questions, federal law issues, or conflicts among lower courts. The Court typically hears cases that have broad implications for legal principles or public policy. Additionally, cases are often chosen if they address important legal questions that require clarification or resolution. Ultimately, the Court accepts a small percentage of the thousands of petitions it receives each year.
Who settles questions about the law?
The supreme court handles cases disputing the meaning of laws and if they are constitutional. The case regarding Obamacare is an example.
What is the written opinion of the supreme court called?
The written explanation for the US Supreme Court's decision is called an opinion.See Related Questions for an expanded explanation.
After state supreme court what is next?
That depends on the case. Often, the state supreme court is the end of the road for a case, making the decision of the state supreme court final and binding. Sometimes cases involved federal questions (issues arising under the US Constitution or federal law) that allow them to be appealed to the US Supreme Court. If the US Supreme Court hears such a case, it may affirm or overturn the state supreme court decision.
