2017 chapter
Agenda Setting and Case Selection on the U.S. Supreme Court
In Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Politics.
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Added: August 24, 2023
The Supreme Court’s docket consists of thousands of cases each term, with petitioners hoping at least four justices will be compelled to grant review to their case. The decision to move a case from their docket to their calendar for oral arguments and all intermediate steps is what is known as the agenda-setting process. This is a fundamental step in the judicial process, as the Supreme Court cannot establish precedent and affect policy change without first deciding to review.