Which of the Following Is True of the Checks and Balances

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the checks and balances on the American judiciary?

• A) The Supreme Court hears meritless appeals so it can rule on such issues.
• B) Congress has the authority to limit or otherwise alter the jurisdiction of the lower federal courts.
• C) Justices make decisions based on their personal values and policy preferences.
• D) The Supreme Court cannot re-open a case that has been heard in the lower courts.
• E) Federal and state legislatures are obligated to appropriate the funds necessary to carry out rulings.

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Definitions:

Attitude

A psychological tendency expressed by evaluating an entity with some degree of favor or disfavor.

Three-Component Model

A theory in psychology that describes three major components of attitude: cognitive, affective, and behavioral.

Attitudes

A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically reflected in a person's behavior.

Four-Component Model

A framework in moral psychology that outlines the cognitive processes involved in ethical decision-making, including moral sensitivity, judgment, motivation, and character.