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When a case is heard by the Supreme Court how many justices hear it?
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∙ 6y ago
The Supreme Court requires a quorum of two-thirds of the Court, or at least six justices, to hear a case or conduct a vote. The Chief Justice does not have to be one of the six; in his or her absence, the most senior associate justice is in charge.
Decision require a simple majority, which means five votes if eight or all nine Justices are participating; four votes if six or seven Justices are participating. The general rule is that there must be a number equal to the majority of the members sitting less one. So if there are seven members, at least 3 would have to vote to hear the cases. The majority of 4 less 1 equals 3.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 13y agoAccording to the "Rule of Four," only four of the nine justices need to agree for a case to be heard. The reason less than a majority vote is required is to ensure both liberal and conservative interests are represented on the docket.
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∙ 13y agoThe Supreme Court requires that any time, there is a quorum of 2/3rds of the Justices is present. Therefore, six judges be present.
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∙ 11y agoFour justices must vote in favor of a case before bringing it to the court for consideration. This is the "rule of four".
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∙ 6y agoAll of them hear the case. Each makes a decision, but they hear the case at the same time and can ask questions to the lawyers.
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∙ 10y agoFour
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∙ 11y agoFive
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∙ 10y ago4 out of 9
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What type of vote is required for a majority decision in the US Supreme Court?
For a case to be heard before the U. S. Supreme Court there must be a quorum. This requires at least six Justices to be present. There is a total of nine Justices on the Supreme Court but illness or recusals could cause less than 9 on a case. For a decision to be rendered it requires a majority of the Justices hearing the case. If all Justices are present the majority would require 5 or more to met this requirement.
If a case is being heard by the US Supreme Court what is the closest decision that can be made if all justices are there?
The Supreme Court requires a simple majority vote for a decision. If all nine justices are present, the closest possible vote would be 5-4.
What determines the outcome of a case heard by supreme court?
After all th opinions have been written and finalized, the justices announced their final decisions. The decisions are from the majority vote of the justices
How is a court case added to the supreme court's docket?
the court will accept a case if for of the nine Justices agree to do so
How is a court case added to the supreme court docket?
the court will accept a case if for of the nine Justices agree to do so
What is it called when four Supreme Court Justices must agree before a case may be heard?
The party must request that the court grant a writ of certiorari.
How many justices will have to agree before the Court will accept a case?
The US Supreme Court determines whether to hear a case according to the Rule of Four. If at least four of the nine Justices of the Supreme Court agree, they will grant certiorari and hear the case.
What do the US Supreme Court justices wear while hearing a case?
In keeping with tradition, the US Supreme Court justices wear black robes over their street clothes.
How many justices need to give their approval before a case is heard by the court?
Four Justices out of the nine are enough to grant a writ of certiorari (which is the term used for the Supreme Court deciding to hear a case). For more information, see Related Links, below.
How many US Supreme Court justices must agree to hear an appeal?
The US Supreme Court determines whether to hear a case according to the Rule of Four. If at least four of the nine Justices of the Supreme Court agree, they will grant certiorari and hear the case.
What is the name of the meeting US Supreme Court justices hold after hearing oral arguments in a case?
During a sitting session, the justices hold case conferences on Thursday and Friday following the oral arguments heard earlier in the week.
What influences supreme court decisions?
The justices of the US Supreme Court vote on each case that is brought before them. The decision of the court is whatever a majority of the justices agree on. Each justice has an equal say in the decision.
