Networks
guided reading activity
the supreme court of the united states
lesson 2 deciding cases
review questions
directions: read the lesson and complete the outline below. refer to your text to fill in the blanks.
1. arguing and deciding cases
a. after the supreme court decides to hear a case, each side submits a written
to put forward their arguments in support of the decision they want the court to make.
b. special
may submit
briefs explaining how they want the court to decide and why the case is
important to their members.
c. the
may submit a brief on behalf of the federal