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How does the Supreme Court decide which cases to hear?

• A majority vote among the justices

• Cases are selected by the President

• All cases appealed to the Supreme Court are heard

• A random lottery system

What is the term used for the formal request to have the Supreme Court review a case?

• Appeal

• Writ of Certiorari

• Judicial Review

• Legal Brief

How many justices must agree to grant a writ of certiorari for a case to be heard by the Supreme Court?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 9

What is the purpose of oral arguments in the Supreme Court?

• To decide the final verdict of the case

• To allow justices to ask questions and clarify points

• To select the justices who will write the opinion

• To vote on the case

Who writes the majority opinion for the Supreme Court?

• The Chief Justice, if in the majority

• A justice selected by the President

• The most senior justice in the minority

• A randomly selected justice

What is the purpose of a dissenting opinion in the Supreme Court?

• To provide an alternative ruling

• To argue against the majority opinion

• To suggest amendments to the Constitution

• To record the vote of each justice

How does precedent influence the Supreme Court's decisions?

• It is considered but not binding

• It must be followed without exception

• It is rarely considered in decisions

• It guides decisions but can be overturned

What impact can Supreme Court decisions have on society?

• They can change laws but not societal attitudes

• They have no impact on society

• They can influence both laws and societal attitudes

• They only affect the legal community

What happens if the Supreme Court reaches a tie in their decision?

• The lower court's decision stands

• The case is dismissed

• The case is automatically reheard

• A new justice is temporarily appointed

How often does the Supreme Court hold oral arguments?

• Once a week

• Every day the Court is in session

• Once a month

• Twice a year