Which of the Following Best Describes the Writ of Certiorari

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the writ of certiorari ?

• A) It is a consensual agreement between the prosecutor and the defendant in a court case.
• B) It is a record of precedents stored in the United States Supreme Court.
• C) It is a document signed by the U.S. president granting pardon to a person convicted of a crime.
• D) It is an order from a higher court asking a lower court for the record of a case.
• E) It is an appeal from an appellate court asking the Supreme Court to review a case.

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Definitions:

MEO

Medium Earth Orbit, a region of space around the Earth above low Earth orbit and below geostationary orbit, typically used for satellites, including those for navigation systems like GPS.

Microwave

An electromagnetic wave with a wavelength in the range of 1 millimeter to 1 meter; also refers to a kitchen appliance using microwaves to heat or cook food.

Radio

A technology that uses electromagnetic waves to transmit or receive sound and other types of data over long distances without wires.

Satellite

An artificial body placed in orbit around the earth or another planet in order to collect information or for communication.