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1. a) How many of the approximately 7,500 cases that are sent to the Supreme Court each year are chosen to be heard by the Justices?
b) Between what months will the court be in session?
c) How many of the 9 Justices must accept a case for it to come before the Supreme Court?

2. What must a case involve for it to be considered by the Supreme Court for review?

3. a) Why does Justice Samuel Alito oppose hearing the Shell Oil case?
b) What concern does Justice Kennedy have about the Court taking this case?
c) How does the Obama administration's Solicitor General view this case?

4. a) Define affirmative action.
b) Which university's affirmative action program is being challenged at the Supreme Court?

5. How would you view the Supreme Court if they ruled against Proposition 8, a California constitutional amendment passed by a majority of the voters in California?

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