1. how many justices must agree to hear a case appeal
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
2. which standard would a president most likely use to nominate a candidates for the supreme court
a. Does the candidate live close to Washington, DC?
b. Does the candidates Philosophy agree with the presidents?
c. Is the candidate well known by the general public?
d. Is the candidate well liked by the House Of Representatives?
3. which of the following is true about the supreme court
a. the supreme court hears mostly cases about taxes
b. the supreme court hears cases that have already been heard in lower courts
c. the supreme court hears cases directly from district courts
d. the supreme court refers veterans' claims to the military court
1. c. 4 justices must agree to hear a case appeal.
2. b. A president would most likely nominate a candidate for the Supreme Court whose philosophy agrees with the president's.
3. b. The Supreme Court hears cases that have already been heard in lower courts.
1. The correct answer is c. 4.
To determine how many justices must agree to hear a case on appeal, we need to refer to the rules and procedures followed by the Supreme Court. According to these rules, known as the "Rule of Four," at least four out of the nine justices must agree to grant a writ of certiorari, which means they agree to hear an appeal. If four justices vote in favor, the case will be scheduled for oral arguments and go through the regular Supreme Court review process.
2. The correct answer is b. Does the candidate's philosophy agree with the president's?
When a president nominates a candidate for the Supreme Court, they usually consider several factors. One of the key considerations is whether the candidate's judicial philosophy aligns with the president's own views and ideology. Presidents often nominate candidates who share their policy preferences to shape the Court's decisions in a way that aligns with their own political and legal goals. While other factors such as qualifications, experience, and public recognition may also be considered, the philosophical compatibility between the president and the candidate is a significant consideration.
3. The correct answer is b. The Supreme Court hears cases that have already been heard in lower courts.
The primary role of the Supreme Court is to act as the highest court of appeal in the United States. The Court hears cases that have gone through the judicial system and have already been heard by lower federal courts or state supreme courts. The purpose of these appeals is to review and potentially correct any errors of law or interpretation made by the lower courts. However, it's essential to note that the Supreme Court has discretionary power, meaning it can choose which cases to hear. It decides to take up cases that raise significant constitutional questions or have broad implications for the interpretation of the law.
The Supreme Court does not hear cases directly from district courts (option c) as there are intermediate appellate courts between district courts and the Supreme Court. Additionally, while the Supreme Court may hear cases involving taxes (option a) or veterans' claims (option d), these are not the exclusive or primary categories of cases it handles. Its jurisdiction covers a wide range of legal issues involving constitutional, statutory, and federal law interpretation.
1. c. 4 justices must agree to hear a case appeal.
2. b. The president would most likely consider whether the candidate's philosophy agrees with their own when nominating a candidate for the Supreme Court.
3. b. The Supreme Court hears cases that have already been heard in lower courts before considering them.