Who Is Charged with Drafting Cert Memos, Which Summarize the Facts

question 32

Multiple Choice

Who is charged with drafting cert memos, which summarize the facts, describe the legal arguments, and make a recommendation as to whether the Supreme Court should take the case?

• A) the chief justice
• B) the associate justices
• C) the attorney general of the United States
• D) Supreme Court clerks
• E) the U.S. Attorney's Office in each state

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