2.How SC works? 1)choosing cases:only a small number of cases reach the SC.First,clerks screen the cases,write a 2 page memo summarizing the case,then the Sc justices review the cases and decide what cases to be brought to the conference and the conference finally decides what cases to be brought to the court for oral argument. 2)oral argument:oral arguments are the only opportunities attorneys have to communicate directly with the justices,who ask a lot of questions. 3)discussing cases and voting in conference:within a day or two after oral arguments,the justices in secret conference to discuss and vote on the cases. 4)Writing opinions:explaining why a decision is made2. How SC works? 1) choosing cases: only a small number of cases reach the SC. First, clerks screen the cases, write a 2 page memo summarizing the case, then the SC justices review the cases and decide what cases to be brought to the conference and the conference finally decides what cases to be brought to the court for oral argument. 2) oral argument: oral arguments are the only opportunities attorneys have to communicate directly with the justices, who ask a lot of questions. 3) discussing cases and voting in conference: within a day or two after oral arguments, the justices in secret conference to discuss and vote on the cases. 4) Writing opinions: explaining why a decision is made