Which of the Following Is True of Policymaking in the United

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of policymaking in the United States?

• A) Policymaking is the primary function of the trial courts.
• B) Federal courts cannot influence policy when they apply the law.
• C) Policymaking is an unavoidable function of the federal court.
• D) District courts cannot establish policy when they interpret the law.
• E) The doctrine of stare decisis allows the Supreme Court to make policies.

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Definitions:

Taxonomic Category

A level or rank in the system of classifying organisms, such as species, genus, family, etc., used in biological classification to organize the diversity of life.

Family

A social unit of individuals related by blood, marriage, or adoption, living together or maintaining close emotional ties.

Transcription

The process of conversion of instructions from DNA into RNA.

DNA

DNA, a molecule responsible for carrying the genetic blueprints essential for the growth, development, operation, and reproduction of every known living organism and numerous viruses.