Explain what happens in the seven steps involved in a Supreme Court case.

What are IFP's and what was Burger's attitude towards them?

Explain how the assignment of written opinions works. How does the lack of written rules affect this process?

When the Supreme Court is in recess, what procedures are there for emergency cases?

What is expedited review? In what circumstances is it appropriate?

Was the Supreme Court a political situation? In what ways did it or did it not serve as such?