What rule must be applied among the United States Supreme Court Justices for a case to be accepted into the United States Supreme Court? Explain the rule.

COURT PORTFOLIO

Part 1-Federal Court

How many United State Supreme Court Justices are there?
Who appoints the United States Supreme Court Justices?
Where is the United States Supreme Court located?
List the United States Supreme Court justices: Their names and year appointed.
What rule must be applied among the United States Supreme Court Justices for a case to be accepted into the United States Supreme Court? Explain the rule.
Part 2-State Court

How many Texas Supreme Court Justices are there?
Who appoints the Texas Supreme Court Justices?
Where is the Texas Supreme Court located?
List the Texas Supreme Court Justices: Their names, year appointed and how many years they have served.
What rule must be applied among the Texas Supreme Court Justices for a case to be accepted into the Texas Supreme Court? Explain the rule.

Part 3

List and define the three (3) main courtroom actors. In one paragraph each, describe their role/responsibility in the courtroom.
What are the bill rights?
Which of the Bill of Rights apply to the courtroom. Briefly type the amendment out, do not just list.
Part 4 – Overall Court System

What is the difference between a federal, state and local courts?