In 1948, About One in Seven Americans Had Gone to College

question 39

Multiple Choice

In 1948, about one in seven Americans had gone to college for at least one year; however, by 2014 more than __________ had attended college.

• A) one in two
• B) one in three
• C) one in seven
• D) one in nine
• E) none of the above

Distinguish between the roles and jurisdictions of various courts within the U.S. legal system, including state, federal, and appellate courts.

Recognize the constitutional bases for judicial jurisdiction, including federal question jurisdiction and diversity jurisdiction.

Describe the exclusive and concurrent jurisdiction of state and federal courts over certain types of cases.

Identify the criteria for cases to be heard by appellate courts and understand the doctrine of standing.

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Definitions:

Absurd

Unreasonable, irrational, without meaning. Albert Camus uses the term “the absurd” to refer to “the confrontation of reasonable man and an indifferent universe,” a world that seems unresponsive to our demands for justice and meaningfulness.

Expectations

Beliefs about what will happen in the future, often shaped by personal experience, culture, and societal norms.

Temperament

The aspects of an individual's personality, such as introversion or extroversion, that are believed to be innate rather than learned.

Art Imitates Life

A concept suggesting that creative works reflect or represent the reality of human experiences and the world around us.