1) There are three steps for a case to reach the Supreme Court: four justices must agree to hear the case, a writ of certiorari is issued to bring the case before the Court, and the case is scheduled for a hearing. 2) The Supreme Court rejects over 96% of applications for review. Those who wish to appeal a case must pay $300 and file copies of their petition. 3) Parties must have standing to bring a case, meaning they must show they were directly harmed by the law or action they are challenging.

1. Section 3: Getting to the Supreme Court