Explain the process used in deciding which cases will be heard by the Supreme Court

What will be an ideal response?


Students' answers should be justified by information from the text (see Figure 3.1, which illustrates the path a case travels to reach the Supreme Court).

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A witness may not be impeached by:

A. another witness. B. his or her prior testimony. C. his or her lack of religious belief. D. a document.

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Why will Frank have a difficult time adjusting to prison?

a. He is more likely to be sexually assaulted. b. He is more likely to be killed. c. Both of these are correct. d. Neither of these are correct.

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Police departments should have pre-disaster plans for all types of emergencies

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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All of the following are strategies to limit liability should a witness be harmed except:

a. Promising only those security services that can reasonably be provided b. Documenting all offers of assistance and all efforts to protect witnesses c. Making sure the city attorney is involved in the process d. Taking reports of intimidation seriously and engaging in the defined process for protecting witnesses

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