Supreme Court: Organization & Operation

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Supreme Court: Organization & Operation. Institutionalization of the Court Role of Law Clerks Norms and Traditions of the Court Managing the Caseload. Institutionalization of the Court. Influence of Marshall Professionalization/Prestige of Justices Control over Jurisdiction - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Supreme Court: Organization & Operation

Institutionalization of the Court

Role of Law Clerks

Norms and Traditions of the Court

Managing the Caseload 

Institutionalization of the CourtInfluence of Marshall Professionalization/Prestige of

Justices Control over JurisdictionThe Marble TempleCourt ScheduleIncreases in Staffing

Chief Justice John Marshall•Single Opinions

•Unanimous Opinions

•Collegiality

•Judicial Review

Marbury v. Madison and Judicial Review

Supreme Court Building

USSC Feeder Judges: 2006 to 2011

Former Supreme Court Law Clerks Roundtable

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Court Norms & TraditionsCollegiality

Secrecy

Ceremony & Tradition

Majority Rule

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