The Probability of Finding Someone Home Is Greater for

question 15

Multiple Choice

The probability of finding someone home is greater for

• A)high-income families.
• B)low-income families.
• C)low-income and urban families.
• D)urban families.
• E)low-income and rural families.

---

Definitions:

Motion to Dismiss

A legal pleading filed by a defendant in a lawsuit asking the court to dismiss the case on the grounds that, even if all the claims by the plaintiff are true, there is no legal basis for a lawsuit.

Certiorari Jurisdiction

The authority of a superior court to review and correct the decisions of a lower court or tribunal, often invoked through a writ of certiorari.

Appellate

Relating to the process of appealing a court decision, where a higher court reviews the decision of a lower court.

Subject-matter Jurisdiction

The authority of a court to hear and decide cases of a particular category or those involving specific types of issues.