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Explore changes in the Supreme Court docket size, case makeup, and trends in written opinions since 1980. Gain valuable insights into the Court's output and decision-making. Data source: Office of the Clerk, Supreme Court of the United States.
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1.Since 1980, what changes do you see in the size of the Supreme Court’s docket? *This is the sum of "Cases Decided by Written Opinion" and "Cases Decided by Per Curium Opinion.” Source: Office of the Clerk, Supreme Court of the United States. Slide 1
2. What changes do you see in the makeup of the cases on the docket? (Look at the number of paid cases and the number of unpaid cases.) *This is the sum of "Cases Decided by Written Opinion" and "Cases Decided by Per Curium Opinion.” Source: Office of the Clerk, Supreme Court of the United States. Slide 2
3. What trends do you observe in the number of cases decided by written opinions? What does this say about the Court’s output? *This is the sum of "Cases Decided by Written Opinion" and "Cases Decided by Per Curium Opinion.” Source: Office of the Clerk, Supreme Court of the United States. Slide 3