Which of the Following Is Not True of the Supreme

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of the Supreme Court's appellate jurisdiction?

• A)All appealed cases can reach the Supreme Court through the Writ of Certiorari and be heard at that level.
• B)Review by the Supreme Court is almost entirely discretionary.
• C)For most taxpayers, the final review is at the Court of Appeals level because the Supreme Court does not hear many tax cases.
• D)The Supreme Court's decision not to grant a Writ of Certiorari means that the decision of the lower court still stands.

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Definitions:

Dissonance Levels

A term used to describe the amount of conflict or inconsistency between an individual's beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors, leading to a state of psychological discomfort.

Initial Impressions

The first and quick opinions we form about others upon meeting them, which are often based on their appearance and behavior.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors).

Attributions

Refers to the process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events.