2 Deciding Cases

Justices hear witnesses testimony

Justices accept evidence

Justices have a jury

Justices do not hear witnesses testimony, accept evidence, or have a jury

A short summary of a case

A written statement that sets forth the legal arguments, relevant facts, and precedents supporting one side of the case

A note from law clerks to the justices

A document outlining the schedule of the court

To request a new trial date

To explain how each side wants the Court to decide their case and provide arguments in support of that decision

To introduce new evidence to the court

To appeal the court's final decision

A legal document demanding the enforcement of a decision

A formal complaint against the court's procedures

Latin for "friend of the court," a written brief from an individual or group claiming to have information useful to a court's consideration of a case

A new law proposed during a court case

They do not participate at all

They represent the opposing party

They may choose to present in support of the party the government supports

They act as the judge

They issue a ruling immediately

They discuss the case and take a preliminary vote

They consult external experts

They dismiss the case

The case is automatically dismissed

A unanimous ruling is still issued

They might issue a concurring opinion

The case is retried with new justices

Solely for historical documentation

To communicate with Congress, the president, interest groups, and the public

To provide entertainment in legal circles

To determine the salary of justices

To enforce the law more strictly

To continue implementing the law

To stop implementing the law

To appeal the Supreme Court decision

The personal opinions of the Justices

The law in question and the arguments from the parties

The most popular public opinion at the time

The financial implications of the case

To ensure re-election of the Justices

Because they rely on others to enforce decisions

To increase the Court's financial resources

To influence legislative changes

The concept of "separate but equal" education facilities

The integration of public schools

The use of jury trials in civil cases

The election process of Justices