Which of the Following Would the Supreme Court Likely Refuse

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would the Supreme Court likely refuse to hear because of "mootness"?

• A)a case involving a citizen suing the Social Security Administration for failure to deliver Social Security benefits prior to the time the citizen was scheduled to receive the benefits
• B)a case involving a student who was first rejected but then,later,admitted to a state-run university suing that university for discrimination in the admissions process
• C)a case involving a convicted murderer challenging the constitutionality of the death penalty while on death row
• D)a case involving a dispute between the president and the Congress over access to top secret documents

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Definitions:

Bargaining Unit

A group of employees with a clear and identifiable community of interests who are represented by a single labor union in bargaining and negotiations.

Certification

An official recognition or guarantee that an individual, product, or organization meets certain standards or qualifications.

Lawful Strike

A work stoppage by unionized workers that is legally permitted and adheres to labor laws.

Picket Lines

A form of protest or demonstration by workers, often at entrances to a workplace, aimed at publicizing a labor dispute or discouraging people from crossing the line during a strike.