2007-12-02 14:44:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Cases are appealed to the Supreme Court, usually after a ruling by a lower federal appeals court has failed to resolve an issue.
Out of the cases submitted to the USSC, the judges themselves select those cases they belive require/merit review.
2007-12-02 15:18:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Chief Justice has the final say on the docket.
2007-12-02 18:37:18 · answer #2 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Justices on the court decide which cases they will and will not hear.
2007-12-02 14:46:58 · answer #3 · answered by Will G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The clerk of court conducts a raffle where the cases will be assigned to a division.
2007-12-02 19:12:33 · answer #4 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The judges decide among themselves which cases to hear and when.
2007-12-02 14:46:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋