The Death of a Defendant That Makes It Unnecessary for an Appellate

question 2

Multiple Choice

The death of a defendant that makes it unnecessary for an appellate court to decide an appeal is referred to as ______.

• A)final judgment rule
• B)interlocutory appeal
• C)moot
• D)commutation

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Definitions:

Individuals

Distinct or separate entities, often referred to in the context of singular human beings.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an individual in response to external or internal stimuli.

Postdecisional Dissonance

Postdecisional dissonance is the psychological discomfort experienced after making a difficult choice, often leading individuals to justify their decision or devalue the rejected alternatives to reduce the dissonance.