Word: courting
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Contrary to common belief, the true power of the court lies in its finality and ability to create legal conformity across the nation, Breyer said...
Breyer went on to describe the process of the Supreme Court itself and his role within it. Of the approximately 7,500 cases that arrive at the Court each year, the justices will hear only around 100.An important part of the work of the court lies in deciding which cases are worthy enough to merit a hearing...
After the court decides to rule on a case, the justices hear arguments, hold discussion conferences and write decisions...
However, the Supreme Court's discussion of cases is unique, according to Breyer, because the court considers the principles behind a case as well as the particular details and arguments...
...five years, I have never once heard a voice raised in anger," he said. "I have never once heard any member of our court, in total privacy, make a slighting remark, even a joke...about another member of the court...