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The Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court interpret the law. When we say "the Court" (meaning the U.S. Supreme Court), we mean the Justices of the Supreme Court. The Court (the Justices) decide "sticking points" in law and hand down a "final" decision on the matter.
In general, the U.S. Supreme Court (collectively) will decide which cases to hear, and this from among those brought up to it. The Court (the Justices) review the particulars of each case, and then hear or decline to hear that case.
For cases that are heard, the Court will review what has been done in the lower courts, and will consider new material presented to it. At the end of the presentation of all material, the Court will review all that is before them on a given case, and each justice will take a side and decide the case. The Court may split with "half" the Justices on one side and "half" on the other side. (There are an odd number of Justices, so there are no "ties" to be reckoned with.) Then a majority opinion and a minority opinion will be rendered. The cases heard by the Court allow the Court to offer final adjudication of the case, and set precedents in law.
Supreme Court Justices hear a limited number of cases on final appeal, and interpret the law relative to the United States Constitution.
They also have Original Jurisdiction (first court) over conflicts between the states.
They judge certain court cases that usually improve the U.S. and make history. One of the most famous cases was "Brown vs. (The) Board of Education."
They are also responsible for interpreting the Constitution and federal law, and monitoring how those rules are applied in the real world.
Their main functions are to interpret the Constitution and to examine challenged laws to ensure they comply with constitutional mandates.
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DevinThe Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court interpret the law. When we say "the Court" (meaning the U.S. Supreme Court), we mean the Justices of the Supreme Court. The Court (the Justices) decide "sticking points" in law and hand down a "final" decision on the matter.
In general, the U.S. Supreme Court (collectively) will decide which cases to hear, and this from among those brought up to it. The Court (the Justices) review the particulars of each case, and then hear or decline to hear that case.
For cases that are heard, the Court will review what has been done in the lower courts, and will consider new material presented to it. At the end of the presentation of all material, the Court will review all that is before them on a given case, and each justice will take a side and decide the case. The Court may split with "half" the Justices on one side and "half" on the other side. (There are an odd number of Justices, so there are no "ties" to be reckoned with.) Then a majority opinion and a minority opinion will be rendered. The cases heard by the Court allow the Court to offer final adjudication of the case, and set precedents in law.
Supreme Court Justices hear a limited number of cases on final appeal, and interpret the law relative to the United States Constitution.
They also have Original Jurisdiction (first court) over conflicts between the states and cases involving foreign dignitaries.
They judge certain court cases that usually improve the U.S. and make history. One of the most famous cases was "Brown vs. (The) Board of Education."
They are also responsible for interpreting the Constitution and federal law, and monitoring how those rules are applied in the real world.
They hear appeals and occasionally have original jurisdiction.
Their main functions are to interpret the Constitution and to examine challenged laws to ensure they comply with constitutional mandates.
To provide administrative duties with excellence and with the "necessary and proper" law.
The US Supreme Court succeeds the president and the social justice by making sure that laws are carried out and that they are fairly executed by all means.
The US Supreme Court justices have ultimate authority over constitutional interpretation, allowing them to declare challenged Federal Laws unconstitutional under judicial review, and render them void and unenforceable. They also have complete discretion over the cases they choose to review under their appellate jurisdiction, which shapes law, sets precedent for the lower courts, and may change social and political conditions for the entire nation. On a smaller scale, they have the power to issue extraordinary writs, such as writs of habeas corpus, prohibition, mandamus, and certiorari.
General Duties of the Supreme Court
- Leads the Judicial branch of the Federal government
- Interprets the Constitution
- Interprets law
- Evaluates constitutionality of challenged laws
- Settles disputes between the states
- Hears cases involving the constitution and federal laws on appeal
Duties of the Chief Justice
- Heads US Supreme Court
- Heads Federal Judiciary
- Heads Judicial Conference of the US (the administrative body of the federal judiciary)
- Appoints federal judges to US Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (per 50 USC § 1803)
- Appoints members of Judicial Panel on Multi-District Litigation
- Acts as Chancellor of the Smithsonian Institute
- Sits on Board of National Gallery of Art and Hirshorn Museum
- Supervises acquisition of books for Library of Congress Law Library
- Appoints Director of Administrative Office, which coordinates federal court administration
- Acts as official spokesman for the Judicial branch
- Writes annual report to Congress on the state of the federal court system
- Presides over the Senate trial of Presidential impeachment, or impeachment of a Vice-President when acting President
- Sets agenda for Supreme Court conferences and meetings
- Administers the Presidential Oath of Office (by tradition, not law)
- Assigns writing of opinions, if a member of majority decision
- Reviews emergency petitions, motions and applications for the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, Fourth Circuit, and Federal Circuit
- Chief administrative officer of the Court
Duties of All Justices
- Reads briefs, case law, legal literature, statutes and precedents for each case before the Court
- Participates in conferences and meetings regarding petitions for writ of certiorari, case decisions, etc.
- Votes on petitions and decisions
- Writes and/or edits opinions
- Hires and supervises law clerks
- Assigns legal research to clerks and other staff members
- Listens to oral arguments
- Reviews emergency petitions, motions and applications for assigned Circuit Court
- Answers certificates (this practice is all but extinct; the last certificate granted was in 1982)
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Who is the highest judge of the US Supreme Court?
The Chief Justice presides over the US Supreme Court. At present, the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court is John G. Roberts, Jr.
Who can appoint a justice into the supreme court?
In India only the President can appoint any Judge in the supreme court.
What sector does the supreme court judge and the national parks ranger work for in the government?
public
What is one way the president can check the powers of the supreme court?
Courts can judge legislative acts to be unconstitutional. This means that the Supreme Court can say that a law that the Senate has passed is unconstitutional.
Which judge of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta served as the Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court?
Honorable Rosemary Barkett
