http://www.america.govpublications/ejournalusa/0405/feature-stories.html.rss http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/usg-english/2008/July/20080814211449XJyrreP0.9474604.html The Supreme Court has assumed a leading role in ensuring the rule of law in the United States. http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/usg-english/2008/July/20080814211449XJyrreP0.9474604.html Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:40:41 -0400 http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/usg-english/2008/July/20080814211951XJyrreP0.2272608.html The Constitutional provisions establishing the Supreme Court afford it the adaptability required to address contemporary issues, controversies, and needs. http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/usg-english/2008/July/20080814211951XJyrreP0.2272608.html Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:42:05 -0400 http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/usg-english/2008/July/20080814213152XJyrreP0.3288843.html The appointment of a Supreme Court justice involves legal, political, and personal considerations, but the typical result is an independent-minded justice. http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/usg-english/2008/July/20080814213152XJyrreP0.3288843.html Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:43:51 -0400 http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/usg-english/2008/July/20080814211720XJyrreP0.5789301.html The Supreme Court chooses most of its docket by means of the writ of certiorari; Americans from all walks of life can petition the Court for such a writ. http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/usg-english/2008/July/20080814211720XJyrreP0.5789301.html Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:45:36 -0400 http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/usg-english/2008/July/20080814211152XJyrreP0.3319055.html Personal accounts by four Court officers who help the justices do their jobs: the Clerk of the Court, the Court Marshal, the Reporter of Decisions, and the Public Information Officer. http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/usg-english/2008/July/20080814211152XJyrreP0.3319055.html Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:47:58 -0400