In Support of a Statement That the U

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Multiple Choice

In support of a statement that the U.S. Supreme Court hears a very limited number of cases each year, you could rely on the following information:

• A) The Court has no jurisdiction of the majority of the cases it is asked to hear
• B) The Court hears about 150 of the 7,000 cases it is asked to hear each year
• C) The Constitution gives the Court the authority to only hear 50 cases each year
• D) The Court can only hear cases that involve a Constitutional issue

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Definitions:

Commission of Crime

The act of carrying out or committing a criminal act.

Duty of Care

A legal obligation which requires individuals or organizations to exercise reasonable care towards others, to avoid causing harm or risking safety.

Negligence

The absence of the caution a typically careful individual would use in similar circumstances.

Grossly Negligent

Refers to a severe lack of care or action that significantly breaches the duty of care owed to another, resulting in substantial harm or risk.