Appellate Courts

question 53

Multiple Choice

Appellate courts:

• A)decide the facts of a particular case.
• B)determine whether legal errors were made at trial.
• C)decide if a defendant is civilly liable for a criminal charge.
• D)decide whether a defendant is guilty.

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Definitions:

Illusions Of Invulnerability

Illusions Of Invulnerability describe a mistaken belief within a group that its decisions are incapable of error or harm, often leading to excessive risk-taking.

Groupthink

A mental effect experienced by a collective, where the pursuit of agreement or uniformity leads to choices that are illogical or not functional.

Critical Evaluator

A person skilled in assessing situations, policies, or work critically to identify improvements or establish value.

Groupthink

Groupthink is a psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.