| A | B |
|---|
| continuous session | Court met since 1979 with periodic breaks |
| two consecutive weeks | Court meets each month |
| oral arguments | Monday - Wednesday from lawyers |
| Solicitor General | determines whether federal appeals get to Court |
| appointed by President, represents Federal Gov't | solicitor general |
| Court Accepts case | lawyers submit briefs |
| decision by majority | at least six justices |
| concurring opinion | decision written by different majority justice |
| Court decides policy | overruling/revising previous decisions |
| interpret existing laws or policies | judicial review |
| Court limitations | restrictions on types & kinds of issues & cases |
| Constitution provides | checks & balances for 3 branches off gov't |
| real harm or substantial federal question | case criteria |
