Which of the Following Best Describes the Role of the Solicitor

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the role of the solicitor general?

• A) the chief legal counsel for the White House
• B) the lawyer who represents the United States before the Supreme Court in cases where the federal government is a party
• C) the chief lawyer for Congress who makes advisory opinions on the constitutionality of legislative proposals
• D) the head of the Department of Justice
• E) the chief legal counsel to the U.S. military

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Definitions:

Economic Welfare

The overall well-being and standard of living of people in an economy, often measured by standards such as health, education, and income.

Negative Externalities

occur when the production or consumption of goods and services imposes costs on third parties not involved in the transaction.

Underground Economy

consists of unreported income from the production of legal goods and services, either due to tax avoidance or the desire to avoid government regulations.

Gross Domestic Product

The total valuation in terms of money or market prices of all goods and services completed within a country’s borders within a specified time period.