United States Supreme Court Sunny Hills High School Business Law Mrs. Lim
United States Supreme Court Article III of US Constitution: “There is only 1 supreme court, all other courts are ‘inferior,’ Congress is empowered to create such courts.” MUST hear all cases of constitutionality
United States Supreme Court Highest Court in the Land Consists of 9 Justices Appointed by the President Approved by the Senate Lifetime Office Original & Appellate Jurisdiction
United States Supreme Court Writ of Certiorari Order to lower court to send record of a case for review Rule of Four 4 of 9 justices must approve a writ before it is issued (which cases heard)
United States Supreme Court 90% of cases are appeals Original Jurisdiction Ambassador cases Cases between States Cases between Foreign Countries and States
United States Supreme Court Must hear an appeal when a federal court holds: Federal law invalid State law invalid Act of Congress invalid Constitutionality