how case is decided and how justices are selected
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| there must be an actual case or controversy involving two adversarial parties. | 1
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| the parties involved must have standing. | 2
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| cases that are moot do not qualify for consideration by the Court. | 3
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| cases that are not ripe do not qualify for consideration by the Court | 4
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| what is a moot | case is no longer relevant
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| justices selection | gender, experience, diversity, age, philosophy
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| to be selected you must receive this | 60 votes from the senate
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| what is a writ of certiorari | a request from the high court to the lower court for information on a case so it can be reviewed
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| what is amicus curiae | briefs to the Court in support of one side of the case, either voluntarily or at the attorneys' request.
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| what is writ of mandamus | an order by the supreme court requiring a government agent to carry out a legal duty
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