Who is a law officer below the attorney general in the US department of justice that is responsible for arguing cases before the Supreme Court?
Solicitor General
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What is one way to get a case heard by the Supreme Court
A writ of certiorari
100
How long does each side have to present their case?
Approximately 30 minutes
100
What case proved that the 14th Amendment was violated and therefore unconstitutional?
Brown VS. Board of Education
200
Who controls the US Supreme Court Police?
Marshall of the Court
200
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When does a term begin for the Supreme Court to start hearing cases?
The first Monday in October
200
What became of the Marbury VS. Madison court case?
First case to use judicial review of the supreme court
300
Who assists the Supreme Court Justices in various capacities?
A Clerk
300
Supreme Court will hear cases that...
Resolve a conflict of law, have importance, speaks to the justices interests and when lower courts disregard a previous Supreme Court decision
300
TRUE OR FALSE: Are arguments open to the public?
True
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What case proved to have been a violation of the 4th Amendment, but was deemed as non-violated by the Supreme Court?
NJ VS. TLO
400
What type of clerk provides direct assistance and counsel to a judge in making legal determinations and in writing opinions by researching issues before the court?
Law clerk
400
TRUE OR FALSE: A clerk will review the writs of certoriari and summarize them for the justices, BUT they give no insight on whether to take the case or not.
FALSE, they state their opinion on if they should take the case or not after evaluating.
400
On average how many cases are heard a day?
Two
400
Which case showed that the 1st Amendment right to media was not violated?
NY Times VS. US
500
John Roberts is currently in what role?
Chief Justice
500
TRUE OR FALSE: The US Supreme Court is obligated to hear every case
False
500
What are the names of the parties that are arguing?
Petitioner and Respondent
500
Under the 6th Amendment, if a criminal is not able to afford an attorney, they are appointed one. What US Supreme Court case established this?