When It Comes to Granting a Petition for a Writ

question 3

Multiple Choice

When it comes to granting a petition for a writ of certiorari,the U.S.Supreme Court applies the

• A)Rule of Three.
• B)Rule of Four.
• C)Rule of Five.
• D)Rule of Six.

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Definitions:

Other-Race Effect

The tendency to more easily recognize faces of the race that one is most familiar with (often one's own race).

Own-Race Bias

The tendency to more easily recognize faces of one's own race than those of other races, a phenomenon observed in multiple racial and ethnic groups.

Scapegoat Theory

A social psychological theory that suggests individuals or groups may be unfairly blamed for problems or issues as a way of deflecting attention from the true causes.

Frustration-Aggression Principle

A theory suggesting that frustration leads to aggressive behavior, as the individual seeks to release or address perceived sources of frustration.