https://padlet.com/ashley_neiswinger/qqlv31sp65pp en-us 2019-03-04 22:42:04 UTC 2019-03-05 13:15:58 UTC hello@padlet.com ashley_neiswinger https://padlet.com/ashley_neiswinger/qqlv31sp65pp/wish/337709994 The Supreme Court is guided by their main function which is, “to resolve disputes that arise over the meaning of federal law and the U.S. Constitution. The Court tries to make sure that federal law is uniform and means the same thing everywhere in the country” (Democracy 14). In interpreting the constitution, they compare the present situation to the document to see if it’s in violation. The text says, "examine the laws and actions of local, state, and national governments and to overturn them if they violate the Constitution” (Democracy 14). ]]> 2019-03-04 22:56:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_neiswinger/qqlv31sp65pp/wish/337709994 ashley_neiswinger https://padlet.com/ashley_neiswinger/qqlv31sp65pp/wish/337710442 Each side submits a written brief explaining to the court why they should support their side. 

The justices then decide by meeting and talking about the case. They take a preliminary vote, and if it's unanimous or majority vote for one side then the ruling of the court becomes a law.]]> 2019-03-04 22:59:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_neiswinger/qqlv31sp65pp/wish/337710442 ashley_neiswinger https://padlet.com/ashley_neiswinger/qqlv31sp65pp/wish/337710465 The Supreme Court's main function is to resolve disputes that arise over the meaning of federal law and the U.S. Constitution]]> 2019-03-04 22:59:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_neiswinger/qqlv31sp65pp/wish/337710465