PSC 113 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Amicus Curiae, Judicial Restraint, Strict Constructionism

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Short, unsigned opinion by the supreme court, usually for cases it decides without oral argument. To refuse to hear a case after initially accepting it. Supreme court justices may change their minds about hearing a case without giving any reason. Petition asking the supreme court to review a case. Rule stipulating that at least four justices of the supreme court must vote to accept an appealed case before it can be heard. solicitor general. Justice department official responsible for presenting the position of the presidential administration before the courts. Written argument presented to a court by lawyers on behalf of clients prior to a hearing. Brief raising additional arguments, filed by a third party to a lawsuit. law clerks. Assistants to supreme court justices, selected to assist them in researching cases, deciding which ones to accept, and drafting opinions. Decision by a majority of the members of the supreme court. concurring opinion.

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