The ability of the Supreme Court to control its caseload a has resulted in the Supreme Court increasing the number of cases it hears to weigh in on the most politically salient issues of the day. b has diminished because Congress requires the Court to hear all cases when there are different opinions in the circuit courts of appeals. c does not exist because the Constitution requires the Supreme Court to hear every appeal to ensure justice for all citizens. d emerged in 1925 as Congress passed legislation allowing the Supreme Court to exercise greater discretion in the cases it hears.
