Question

6) Arrange the steps that a case takes in moving through the Supreme Court in chronological order using the numbers 1–10.

the majority, concurring, and dissenting opinions showing disagreement are written before the decision is announced.
The writ of certiorari is given, allowing the case to proceed.
An amicus curiae is requested.
The case is placed on Court docket’s schedule.
The decision is sent to lower courts for implementation.
The Rule of Four is invoked.
The parties prepare briefs.
The justices discuss the case and take a preliminary vote.
The Court moves into private conference to discuss the case.
The Court hears oral arguments by lawyers.

Answer 1

1. The Rule of Four is invoked.
2. The writ of certiorari is given, allowing the case to proceed.
3. The case is placed on Court docket’s schedule.
4. The parties prepare briefs.
5. An amicus curiae is requested.
6. The Court hears oral arguments by lawyers.
7. The Court moves into private conference to discuss the case.
8. The justices discuss the case and take a preliminary vote.
9. The majority, concurring, and dissenting opinions showing disagreement are written before the decision is announced.
10. The decision is sent to lower courts for implementation.