The Fact That the Supreme Court Has Been More Willing

question 50

Multiple Choice

The fact that the Supreme Court has been more willing to rule on affirmative action in recent years illustrates that the

• A)principle of stare decisis requires the Court to constantly update its rulings on decades-old issues.
• B)original jurisdiction of the Court is always changing in response to contemporary political issues.
• C)question of which cases to accept is often simply a matter of the preferences and priorities of the Supreme Court's justices.
• D)president can dictate which cases are heard by the Supreme Court by issuing an executive order.

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Definitions:

Cash Basis

An accounting method where revenues and expenses are recognized only when cash is received or paid.

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, which are a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) for global use in financial reporting.

ASPE

The Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) is a set of accounting standards for private companies in Canada, providing guidelines on financial reporting practices.

Accrual Basis

An accounting method where revenues are recorded when earned, and expenses are recorded when incurred, regardless of when cash is exchanged.