Which of the Following Statements Best Captures the Current Condition

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best captures the current condition of the Supreme Court?

• A) Supreme Court justices are a close-knit group who meet regularly to discuss the latest court cases and the fine details of the law.
• B) Supreme Court justices' demanding caseload leaves them little time to review the latest law reviews, and they have been frequently criticized for their failure to keep abreast of legal developments.
• C) The Supreme Court is in perpetual session and hears cases throughout the entire year.
• D) Supreme Court justices rarely interact on a personal level and depend upon their clerks to assist them with many of their functions.
• E) Each Supreme Court justice is expected to review appellants' cases personally and to write their legal opinions without assistance.

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Definitions:

Gender Differences

Variations in characteristics, behaviors, or attitudes that differ between males and females due to biological, social, or cultural factors.

Vulnerability

A weakness or flaw that can be exploited in a system, individual, or organization to cause harm or failure.

Depression

A common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act, characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed.

Ruminative Response Styles Theory

A theory suggesting that a habit of persistently focusing on one's distress and its possible causes and consequences contributes to depression.