Asked by Joshua McCallen on Sep 29, 2024
The Supreme Court will often hear a case if asked to by which of the following?
A) An interest group
B) The solicitor general
C) A federal prosecutor
D) A defendant
E) Congress
Solicitor General
The principal deputy to the U.S. Attorney General and the second-highest-ranking officer in the U.S. Department of Justice, primarily responsible for representing the federal government before the Supreme Court.
Interest Group
An organization formed by individuals sharing common objectives, aiming to influence public policy and decision-making.
Federal Prosecutor
An attorney representing the federal government in prosecuting crimes under federal law.
- Understand the standards and judgment required for a case to be considered by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the standards and judgment required for a case to be considered by the U.S. Supreme Court.