Supreme Court Fun Facts
How many total justices are there?
Nine
What is a judge?
Person who hears a case
How many Supreme Court justices does it take to decide to hear a case?
4
How many Chief Justices are there?
One
What is a case?
An issue between two parties that is discussed and argued in court.
What is the lowest level of the federal court system? (Supreme Court, Circuit Court of Appeals, or District Courts?)
District Courts
What city is the Supreme Court located in?
Washington DC
What is a ruling?
A final judgement in the court
What is the middle level of the federal court system?
Circuit Court of Appeals
How long does a Supreme Court justice serve for?
Life / Forever
What is an appeal?
When one party disagrees with a ruling and wants the case reheard by a higher court.
About how many petitions are sent to the Supreme Court every year?
10,000
Who nominates someone for the Supreme Court?
The President
What is an appellate court?
The middle level of the state court system.
How many district and circuit courts are there?
District = 94
Circuit = 13