Which Statement Best Describes Doctrines of Access

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes doctrines of access:

• A)they are clearly defined and largely inflexible
• B)they grant the Supreme Court flexibility in deciding which cases the federal courts will hear
• C)they vary little depending on the justices sitting on the court
• D)they are largely based on the Constitution and legislative acts

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Definitions:

Church Doctrine

Official teachings and beliefs sanctioned by a religious institution, particularly within Christianity.

Possession

The state of having, owning, or controlling something, or in some contexts, a state in which a person is believed to be influenced or controlled by an external entity.

Nervous Breakdown

A non-medical term that signifies a period of intense mental distress, where an individual is unable to function normally in everyday life.

Mental Hygiene Movement

A movement started by Dorothea Dix (1802–1887), a Boston schoolteacher, characterized by a desire to protect and provide humane treatment for the mentally ill. Her campaign resulted directly in the opening of 32 state hospitals, including 2 in Canada. Despite the noble aims, the asylums were overcrowded and the staff had no time to do more than warehouse and restrain the patients.