Docket: A court's docket is an official calendar or list of all the cases scheduled for hearing or trial. It helps organize and manage the court's caseload efficiently.
Certiorari: In legal terms, this refers to a writ (order) from a higher court asking a lower court for records of a case it wants to review. The Supreme Court uses "writs of certiorari" to select which cases it will hear from its vast caseload.
Oral Argument: Once selected, some cases receive oral arguments where attorneys present their positions before the Supreme Court justices. These arguments help inform their decisions and aid in managing their overall caseload effectively.