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Why is the Supreme Court the most transparent of the 3 branches?

How long do Supreme Court Justices Serve and why?

Why is it important to retire when the president from the political party you favor is no longer in office?

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The cases are argued in public, justices opinions go on record with a signature. Every paper and processing step is on the webiste. 

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Justices serve a lifetime during good behavior. This is to ensure stability even if an unpopular decision is made. 

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Contradictory views might be against the interest of the nation. 

How many cases did the court hear last year?

How many Justices does it take to put the case on the docket?

Define Docket

How long does each side get to argue in front of the Supreme Court

Explain what it means to write the opinion for the majoirty?

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73 cases.

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4 out of the 9 Justices. 

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A docket is a list of legal cases to be tried in court. 

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Each side (2) gets 30 minutes to argue. 

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Law clerks include personal research and highlight points that the Justices make in the decision of the Majority. 

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