Feature Stories http://www.america.govpublications/ejournalusa/0405/feature-stories.html.rss "To Say What the Law Is": The Supreme Court as Arbiter of Constitutionality http://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/0405/feature-stories/to-say-what-the-law-is-the-supreme-court-as-arbiter-of-constitutionality_html_html_html The Supreme Court has assumed a leading role in ensuring the rule of law in the United States. http://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/0405/feature-stories/to-say-what-the-law-is-the-supreme-court-as-arbiter-of-constitutionality_html_html_html Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:40:41 -0400 The Supreme Court: A Unique Institution http://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/0405/feature-stories/the-supreme-court-a-unique-institution_html_html_html The Constitutional provisions establishing the Supreme Court afford it the adaptability required to address contemporary issues, controversies, and needs. http://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/0405/feature-stories/the-supreme-court-a-unique-institution_html_html_html Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:42:05 -0400 "I Do Solemnly Swear" http://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/0405/feature-stories/i-do-solemnly-swear_html_html_html The appointment of a Supreme Court justice involves legal, political, and personal considerations, but the typical result is an independent-minded justice. http://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/0405/feature-stories/i-do-solemnly-swear_html_html_html Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:43:51 -0400 The Writ of Certiorari: Deciding Which Cases to Review http://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/0405/feature-stories/the-writ-of-certiorari-deciding-which-cases-to-review_html_html_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://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/0405/feature-stories/the-writ-of-certiorari-deciding-which-cases-to-review_html_html_html Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:45:36 -0400 Working Behind the Scenes http://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/0405/feature-stories/working-behind-the-scenes_html_html_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://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/0405/feature-stories/working-behind-the-scenes_html_html_html Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:47:58 -0400