Which of the Following Describes a Writ of Mandamus

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a writ of mandamus?

• A) the ability to rule on the constitutionality of statutes
• B) the original jurisdiction of courts
• C) the right to keep people in prison indefinitely without notifying them of the charges
• D) an order issued by the Supreme Court to initiate impeachment proceedings against a federal official
• E) an order issued by a higher court to a lower court, government official, or government agency to perform acts required by law

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Definitions:

Mental Resources

Cognitive capabilities and energy available to a person for logic, problem-solving, and the processing of information.

Attended Stimuli

Refers to the specific stimuli that a person is consciously focusing on or paying attention to among all other possible stimuli in the environment.

Controlled Processing

The carrying out of a cognitive task with a deliberate allocation of cognitive resources. Typically, controlled processing occurs on difficult and/or unfamiliar tasks requiring attention and is under conscious control.

Routine Tasks

Repetitive and predictable activities that require minimal cognitive effort to complete.