Writ of Certiorari (Cert.) May Be Granted When

question 23

Multiple Choice

Writ of certiorari (cert.) may be granted when:

• A) a person does not want to appeal to the Supreme Court.
• B) there have been conflicting decisions in similar cases by different courts of appeal.
• C) the Supreme Court has too many cases to be heard and has no time to take up a new case.
• D) a case has the validity of a federal statute in agreement.

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Definitions:

Deprivation

The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.

Collective Action

The phenomenon of people coming together and pooling their resources, often in the context of movements or initiatives, to achieve common goals.

Well-Integrated Members

Individuals who are fully incorporated into the social, cultural, and economic structures of a society, having both rights and obligations.

Outside Agitators

Individuals who come from outside a community or organization and are believed to cause or stir up conflict or trouble within it.