Appointment, certiorari, the term, precedents, notable justices, and judicial philosophies such as textualism.
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- How many justices sit on the Supreme Court?
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Nine: one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices.- Who nominates Supreme Court justices?
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The President of the United States.- Which branch of government confirms Supreme Court nominees?
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The Senate.- What is the main difference between a Chief Justice and an Associate Justice?
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The Chief Justice presides over the Court and manages its operations; Associate Justices have equal voting power but no additional authority.- How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
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For life, during good behavior.- How can a Supreme Court justice be removed from office?
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Through impeachment by the House of Representatives and conviction by the Senate.- What is certiorari?
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A writ requesting that a higher court review a lower court's decision.- How many petitions for certiorari does the Supreme Court receive each year?
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Between 7,000 and 8,000 petitions.- What is the Rule of Four?
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At least four justices must vote to grant certiorari for the Supreme Court to hear a case.- How many cases does the Supreme Court typically decide each term?
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Between 70 and 80 cases.- What happens when the Supreme Court denies a petition for certiorari?
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The Court refuses to hear the case and the lower court's decision stands.- When does the Supreme Court's annual term begin?
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The first Monday in October.- When does the Supreme Court's annual term end?
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Late June or early July of the following year.- What is a Supreme Court term?
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The annual period during which the Court hears arguments and issues decisions, running from October through June.- What is stare decisis?
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The legal principle of following precedent and not overruling established decisions without compelling reasons.
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