What is the purpose of a writ of certiorari?

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: A writ of certiorari is a plea from a party who has lost in a lower court and believes there is a procedural or legal problem with the verdict. It is the first step in getting a case heard at the Supreme Court.

Political Science

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Which of the following is true about the similarity between pseudo-events and news conferences?

a. The media plays the role of gatekeeper in both. b. Both are spontaneous events that the media often fail to cover. c. Both are events that result in negative coverage for the politician. d. Both are staged events used to shape and control the content of a political message.

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What percentage of doctoral degrees in the United States is awarded to women?

a. 28 percent b. 36 percent c. 42 percent d. 54 percent

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Which of the qualifications for voting was virtually eliminated in all states by the 1850s?

A) property ownership B) age C) race D) gender E) literacy requirement

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Which of the following is not a major trend that will affect public service in the coming years?

a. Changing economic conditions b. Reduced employment of women and minorities c. Increased interaction by citizens in the governance process d. The rise of globalization

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