Provide an explanation about the Supreme Court’s role and importance in the federal court system as well as how cases make it to the Supreme Court.

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Please do not use Surname in top right use Sands..Step 1: Background Information
Review the textbook chapter on the court system, view the video below, and view the Oyez link below.
Textbook: Chapter 13 on the court system, pages 485 – 508, specifically 498 – 508
The Lost Art of Democratic Debate (TED Talk)
Judicial Decisions: Crash Course Government and Politics
Oyez: Supreme Court cases
Google search as needed for additional information
Step 2: Select the Paper Topic
Select a Supreme Court case that’s either currently being decided or has been decided in the past two years.
Step 3: Analyze and Evaluate
After selecting a case, conduct research to fully understand the facets of the case.
Step 4: Write the Paper
Using the background resources provided in addition to researching a Supreme Court case of your choosing,
write a two page paper (Times New Roman, 12-point font, double spaced) that shows you understand the
significance of a case that makes it to the Supreme Court.
Your paper should consist of at least 5 paragraphs (totaling 1.5-2 pages) following this format:
Introduction Paragraph: Summarizes the purpose of the paper, uses an attention-getting device (PDF) Click for
more options an attention-getting device (PDF) – Alternative Formats to draw the reader in.
Paragraphs 2-3: Provide an explanation about the Supreme Court’s role and importance in the federal court
system as well as how cases make it to the Supreme Court.
Paragraph 4: Describe and analyze a selected Supreme Court case
Describe the case (who/what constitutes either side of the case – who is being represented? What are both sides
arguing?
Describe why the case made it to the Supreme Court.

Explain the outcome of the case if available, including the precedent that was set as a result. If the outcome is
not available yet, predict which side may win and the precedent that will be set as a result.
Conclusion paragraph: Summarize the paper and tie it all together.
Citations: At the end of your paper, create a citation for each source you USED in the paper. You may use either
APA or MLA style (APA is preferred).
Refresher: How to Write a College-Level Pap