Which of the Following Helps Explain the Rapid Growth of the American

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following helps explain the rapid growth of the American population?

• A) a low death rate and a long average life span
• B) a high birth rate and early average marriage age
• C) the concentration of the American population in urban centers
• D) medical innovations and advances

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Definitions:

Court System

The organizational structure of courts that interpret the law, decide lawsuits, and adjudicate criminal offenses, typically organized in a hierarchy from local to supreme courts.

Code of Judicial Conduct

A set of ethical guidelines designed to ensure that judges conduct themselves in a manner that promotes public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the judiciary.

ABA

An abbreviation for the American Bar Association, a professional organization for attorneys in the United States that provides education, accreditation, and advocacy.

Partisan Judicial Elections

Electoral processes for judges where candidates are affiliated with and often endorsed by political parties.