Question

When can the U.S. Supreme Court review a state supreme court decision?

a. If there are damages in excess of $50,000
b. If the solicitor general asks it to do so
c. In cases in which the state is a party
d. In all cases
e. Only if a federal question is involved

Answer 1

E

Three factors must be present before the U.S. Supreme Court will review a state court decision: A substantial federal question must be present. Must be a real question. If the issue was a long-settled one, then no question exists.