Discuss Some of the Reasons That Almost 20% of Presidential

question 69

Essay

Discuss some of the reasons that almost 20% of presidential nominations to the Supreme Court are either rejected by the Senate or not acted upon.  Is the process working the way the Founding Fathers intended?  Explain your reasoning.

Understand the importance of evidence authentication and relevant procedures in trial preparation.

Understand the various types of evidence and its relevance in legal proceedings.

Identify and explain exceptions to the hearsay rule.

Recognize the importance of witness credibility and the proper approach to interviewing witnesses.

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Definitions:

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

A federal law established in 2002 aimed at improving corporate governance and accountability, in response to financial scandals.

Securities Fraud

A type of serious financial fraud involving the manipulation of the securities markets, such as insider trading or misleading statements by companies.