Question

22.
Arrange the events in a Supreme Court case in chronological order using the numbers 1–6.

Lawyers present oral arguments before the Court.
The Rule of Four determines which cases are granted a writ of certiorari.
A decision is announced after preparing majority, concurring, and minority opinions.
The Court discusses the case in a private conference and takes a preliminary vote.
The case is scheduled on the Court’s docket.
Lawyers for both parties prepare briefs.

Answer 1

2 → 5 → 6 → 1 → 4 → 3

(Explanation: Rule of Four grants certiorari, the case is docketed, lawyers file briefs, oral arguments are held, the Court meets in conference and votes, then opinions are written and the decision announced.)