A Procedure Used by the Supreme Court in Determining Which

question 30

Multiple Choice

A procedure used by the Supreme Court in determining which cases it will hear is

• A) the rule of four.
• B) the gang of four.
• C) the sign of four.
• D) the rule of six.
• E) the sign of five.

---

Definitions:

Regressive Income Tax

A tax system where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, placing a higher relative burden on lower-income earners.

Unemployment Insurance

A government-provided financial assistance program for individuals who have lost their job, offering temporary financial support.

Inflation Targets

Specific, publicly announced goals for the annual rate of inflation that central banks aim to achieve and maintain to guide monetary policy.

Economic Growth

An increase in the amount of goods and services produced per head of the population over a period of time.