Following Oral Arguments and Reading Briefs on a Case, the Justices

question 24

Multiple Choice

Following oral arguments and reading briefs on a case, the justices gather for a __________ to reach a decision.

• A) conference
• B) meeting
• C) hearing
• D) review
• E) circuit

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Definitions:

Folic Acid

A vitamin of the B complex (B9) that is essential in cells for DNA synthesis and repair, often recommended for intake during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects.

Diethylstilbestrol

A synthetic estrogen once prescribed to prevent miscarriages and other pregnancy complications, now known for its health risks.

Teratogens

Agents that can cause congenital malformations or defects in an embryo or fetus when exposed to a pregnant woman.

Blastocyst

A stage of early development in mammals that consists of a spherical cell mass formed by a blastula undergoing implantation.