Which of the Following Are Most Commonly Heard by the U.S.Supreme

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are most commonly heard by the U.S.Supreme Court?

• A)federal habeas corpus cases -Consider This: Federal habeas corpus is a procedure by which courts review a citizen's imprisonment.While the Supreme Court hears these cases,they are significantly less in number compared to disputes between two parties.
• B)original jurisdiction cases
• C)civil actions from lower federal courts
• D)criminal cases from state and federal courts

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Definitions:

Retributive Justice

A system of criminal justice based on the punishment of offenders rather than rehabilitation, premised on the belief that punishment is a morally justified response to wrongdoing.

Coercive Powers

The ability or authority to force someone to do something or to restrain their actions by using threats or violence.

Surveillance Technologies

Systems and devices used for monitoring and observing individuals or groups, often used for security, control, or data collection purposes.

Minority Report

A dissenting statement or opinion provided by the minority segment of a committee or other deliberative body.