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Why is the Supreme court called the 'Court of Record'?
The Supreme Court is called the 'Court of Record' because it keeps a complete and accurate record of all the cases and proceedings that come before it. This record is used for the purpose of review and to ensure that there is a clear and official record of all the actions taken by the court.
Can the Supreme Court issue a writ of mandamus in certain legal cases?
Yes, the Supreme Court can issue a writ of mandamus in certain legal cases to compel a lower court or government official to perform a specific duty.
What was a factor in the 1987 Supreme Court ruling to uphold a company and affirmative action policy to hire and promote more women and minorities?
The Supreme Court ruled that certain industries had a history of discrimination in hiring &. certain industries had a history of discrimination in hiring.
Why must the supreme court print its opinion?
The supreme court must print its opinions so the people have record of it and can request it at any timeSo that they may be disseminated and become public knowledge.
Who has final say in explaining the Constitution?
The Supreme Court.
Does the district court have a judge or justice?
US District Courts seat judges. The title "justice" is usually reserved for those appointed to the US Supreme Court or certain state supreme courts (some states refer to their supreme court members as judges).
What is the highest court in the United states-?
The correct name is the Supreme Court of the United States, but most people refer to it as the US Supreme Court. Each state has its own Supreme Court, but the US Supreme Court is the end of the line.
Was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.?
that the death penalty for certain crimes (grad point) ;)
Who can attend the Supreme Court hearing?
A plaintiff or defendant in a federal court case (or in a state court case where a Federal Constitutional issue is in dispute ) who wants to appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States may ask for a writ of certiorari. The U.S. Supreme Court is obligated to take certain cases on appeal (for example, capital murder cases) but has discretion to take or not take certain others. The writ of certiorari is the Supreme Court's written agreement to take one of those discretionary cases on appeal.
Who can rule that federal laws are unconstitutional?
(Supreme Court)
What circumstances has the supreme court allowed quotas?
The Supreme Court has allowed the use of quotas under certain circumstances. For example, they ruled that racial quotas may continue at the University of Michigan.
For a majority ruling on the Supreme Court there needs to be at least justices who agree.?
There are currently 9 Supreme Court Justices, so for there to be a majority ruling, 5 would have to rule a certain way.
