Question

Which of the following lists accurately describes the order of activities of the Supreme Court justices?

a. conference, oral argument, writ of certiorari, submission of briefs
b. submission of briefs, oral argument, conference, writing of opinion
c. writ of certiorari, oral argument, submission of briefs, conference
d. submission of briefs, writ of certiorari, writing of opinion, conference

Answer 1

The order of activities of the Supreme Court justices is: submission of briefs, oral argument, conference, writing of opinion. Option b is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The accurate order of activities of the Supreme Court justices is as follows:

1. Submission of briefs
2. Oral argument
3. Conference
4. Writing of opinion

Once a case has been placed on the docket, the attorneys for the respondents and petitioners prepare and submit briefs that present the arguments and facts from relevant precedents.

The Supreme Court justices then hear oral arguments and discuss the case in conference. Afterward, they write their opinions, with the Chief Justice usually writing the majority opinion or assigning it to another justice in the majority.