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The number of justices is set by Congress—currently 9 members
Appointed by the president, confirmed by the Senate
Serve for life
Chief Justice
John RobertsJohn Paul
Stevens
Anthony Kennedy
Samuel Alito
Ruth Bader
Ginsberg
Stephen Breyer
Sonia Sotomayo
r
Antonin Scalia
Clarence Thomas
The power to overturn any law that the Court decides is in conflict with the Constitution
Marbury v. Madison
1. Rule of 4: Four justices must agree to hear the case2. Case placed on the docket (schedule)3. Briefs are submitted4. Oral Arguments
• 30 minutes per side• Justices can interrupt at any time
5. Conference• Super-secret meetings on Wednesdays & Fridays• Chief presents each case & each Justice announces his/her
vote. Results are kept secret until opinions are published.
Majority Opinion• States decision• Explains reason
Concurring Opinion• Agrees with the majority, but for different reasons
Dissenting Opinion• Disagrees with the majority
Precedent—a guideline for how all similar cases should be decided in the future
Public Opinion
Personal Views