Aside from the Justices Themselves, Who or What Has the Greatest

question 38

Multiple Choice

Aside from the justices themselves, who or what has the greatest power in shaping the flow of cases to the Supreme Court?

• A) the attorney general
• B) the solicitor general
• C) the Senate Judiciary Committee
• D) the state supreme courts
• E) Congress

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Definitions:

Income

Financial earnings received by an individual or entity, typically measured over a set period and derived from work, investments, or other sources.

Perfect Equality Line

In the context of income distribution, a theoretical line indicating equal income or wealth distribution among all participants.

Points

In various contexts, a measurement or scoring method used to quantify achievements, progress, or certain financial transactions, such as credit card rewards.

Income Mobility

Movement of individuals and families either up or down income-distribution rankings when comparisons are made at two different points in time. When substantial income mobility is present, a person’s current position in the rankings will not be a very good indicator of what his or her position will be a few years in the future.