Approximately What Percentage of All Court Cases in the United

question 40

Multiple Choice

Approximately what percentage of all court cases in the United States are heard in federal courts?

• A) 1 percent
• B) 5 percent
• C) 10 percent
• D) 30 percent
• E) 55 percent

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Cocaine

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Opiates

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