Which of the Following Statements Regarding State Courts Is True

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding state courts is true?

• A) They are exact copies of the federal court system.
• B) They do not have to follow common law.
• C) They are supreme within their own borders, overriding the federal courts.
• D) Their decisions are invalid, due to the supremacy clause.
• E) They make decisions on state law, as long as these laws don't conflict with the U.S. Constitution.

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Definitions:

Distributive Justice

The perceived fairness of the allocation of resources, rewards, or outcomes within an organization or society.

Golden Rule

A moral principle that suggests treating others as one would like to be treated oneself, often cited in various religious and philosophical traditions.

Ethical Justification

The process of defending actions or decisions based on ethical principles, showing they adhere to standards of right or wrong.

Social Consensus

The level of agreement among members of a society or group on specific issues, norms, or values.