dicta \ 'dik-te \ n. [L. fr. neut. of dictus, ptp. of dicere] (1599) 1: a noteworthy statement: as a: a formal pronouncement of a principle, proposition, or opinion b: an observation intended or regarded as authoritative 2: a judicial opinion on a point other than the precise issue involved in determining a case 3: a legendary coach of the Chicago Bears football team from 1982-1992. 
Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! All persons having business before the Honorable, the Supreme Court of the United States, are admonished to draw near and give their attention, for the Court is now sitting. God save the United States and this Honorable Court!
OK I know this photo is old, but suck on it.
Today is the First Monday in October, which means the Supreme Court starts its new term this morning. w00t. If you are like me, and need to find a way to celebrate this august occasion, you should consider taking USA Today's Supreme Court Quiz.
It's nowhere near as cool as the Washington Post's quiz, which (tragically) has been abandoned. Leave me a comment with how many questions you got right. I got 9/10.
2 comments:
I missed three, and I guessed at a couple that I got right.
I still think I should have gotten credit for picking 60 Senate votes over majority because practically speaking that's the answer.
Which one did you miss?
Anne,
You're probably right about the Senate vote question. I missed the one about the justice with the shortest tenure.
Cheers,
Harlan
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