1) Imagine that you are wronged in some way that necessitates litigation. How might such a case reach the US Supreme Court? In your answer, be sure to detail the steps (federal and/or state-level) often taken prior to such a case getting heard before the Supreme Court.In addition, discuss the types of cases that are more likely to be heard before the high court.

2) In each legislative term in the US Congress, approximately 10,000 bills are proposed. However, only a very small percentage of these bills will pass out of Congress. Write an essay about the process for how bills become law and in doing so, be sure to discuss the places where a proposed bill may die before becoming law.