As part of the merit-selection plans for judges, retention elections
a. nearly always turn out in favor of the incumbent.
b. rarely generate much enthusiasm among voters and seldom turn out the incumbent.
c. generate greater enthusiasm than the general elections.
d. have turned down retention for about 50 percent of all judges since 1972.
b
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A) conflict in society. B) the exercise of power. C) the resolution of conflict in a way that serves the public. D) who gets what, when, and how. E) a course of action to solve a problem.
9 When the Supreme Court issues a "collective" unsigned opinion in a case, its brief decision is referred to as:
a. amicus curiae opinion b. per curium opinion c. obiter dictum opinion d. in forma pauperis opinion e. mandamus opinion
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