Discuss how the Supreme Court determines which cases to hear, which cases not to take, and why./What effect have the federal courts had the government?s ability to enforce national security?

I need 300 words answer of EACH the following discussion. Must address everything properly. Must include 3 credible sources with their URLs for EACH discussion answer. Must provide 100% original answer.

Discussion 1 (300 words, 3 credible sources)
The task this week is to discuss how the Supreme Court determines which cases to hear, which cases not to take, and why. Select a recent Supreme Court case from “Recent Decisions” on the Supreme Court website http://www.supremecourt.gov/, and explain why the Supreme Court accepted it for adjudication. In other words, explain the reason why the Supreme Court most likely accepted the case. (Don’t get sidetracked into the details or personal opinions of the case).
Must include 3 credible sources with their URLs in the references in APA.
Must provide in text citations of all sources in the answer in APA.

Discussion 2 (300 words, 3 credible sources)
What effect have the federal courts had the government?s ability to enforce national security? Find a court case or news article from the last two months illustrating the effects of the federal courts on terrorism, immigration, or other issues related to national security.
Must include 3 credible sources with their URLs in the references in APA

Must provide in text citations of all sources in the answer in APA.