The Last Step in the Decision-Making Process of the Supreme

question 49

Multiple Choice

The last step in the decision-making process of the Supreme Court is

• A) announcing its decision to the public and the reasons for it.
• B) assigning a justice to write an opinion.
• C) deciding if the Court will hear the case.
• D) hearing oral arguments in the case.
• E) asking the lower court to send the records of the case for review.

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Definitions:

Virtual Structures

Organizational designs that rely heavily on digital and telecommunication networks to connect geographically dispersed members.

Personal Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision about one's own actions and life direction.

Informal Communication

A type of communication that occurs outside official channels without formal procedures or structure.

Systems/Contingency

A theory in organizational behavior that posits the effectiveness of a management approach is contingent upon the internal and external environment.