In deciding whether to grant discretionary review of a state criminal case, the Supreme Court must determine whether a ________________ federal question is involved

a. timely
b. novel
c. controversial
d. substantial


ANS: A

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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a. 1999 b. 2000 c. 2002 d. 2004

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