Which of the following does NOT explain why the Supreme Court is presently reviewing fewer cases?
a. risk aversion on the part of the law clerks
b. the abandonment of the "join 3" rule
c. The lower court justices and a majority of the Supreme Court justices hold similar ideological views.
d. fewer problems are being brought to the courts for resolution.
e. Cert pool law clerks reviewing the petitions are far less interested in taking cases.
b
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a. probation. b. shock probation. c. rehabilitation. d. parole.
Which of the following is not a science?
a. astrology b. astronomy c. anthropology d. geology
Over time, people are most likely to change their beliefs about which of the following?
a. banking regulations b. liberty and freedom c. abortion d. the death penalty
If the governor doesn't take action on legislation within ten days when the legislature is in session, it
a. is effectively vetoed. b. is sent back to the legislature for further action. c. becomes law. d. is held over to the next legislative session. e. is sent to an Interim Committee for action.