When a Government Administrator Refuses to Make a Decision That

question 53

Multiple Choice

When a government administrator refuses to make a decision that she is required to make by statute, which of the following remedies is the appropriate one to obtain from the courts?

• A) Mandamus
• B) Certiorari
• C) Declaratory judgment
• D) Prohibition
• E) Injunction

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Definitions:

Blindsight

A condition where an individual can respond to visual stimuli without consciously perceiving them, typically following brain damage.

Visual Perception Track

The process and pathways by which visual information is received, interpreted, and integrated in the brain.

Visual Action Track

Also known as the dorsal stream, it is a pathway in the brain that is involved in the processing of movement and spatial location.

Dual Processing

The theory that the brain operates using two separate systems for processing information: one that is intuitive and automatic, and another that is deliberative and analytical.