Who decides which case the supreme court hears?

A. The president

B. The court itself

C. They must hear all cases which are appealed to them

D. Congress

B is the correct answer.

The Supreme Court hears very few of the cases that are brought to it. The Justices decide amongst themselves which cases they will grant an writ of certiorari to, giving them an audience in front of the court. No other group may tell the Supreme Court what cases to hear.