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October 6, 2025

Supreme Court picks fewer than 100 cases annually

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Court hears 80-100 cases from 7,000-10,000 petitions yearly

Article III establishes the Supreme Court with power to hear constitutional cases

The Rule of Four requires only four of nine justices to grant certiorari

The Court sets precedent that binds lower courts

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