What is the nickname sometimes used to refer to the Supreme Court of the United States?
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
S.C.O.T.U.S
Supreme Cocoa
Cocoa Supreme
Supreme Court
Answer explanation
The Supreme Court of the United States is often referred to by the acronym 'S.C.O.T.U.S', which stands for 'Supreme Court of the United States'. This acronym is widely used in the media and public discourse to refer to the Supreme Court, making option 'S.C.O.T.U.S' the correct answer.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first thing you need to take a case to the Supreme Court?
A case or controversy
A petition for a writ of certiorari
An appeal from a lower court
An exhausted appeal at lower levels
Answer explanation
The first thing needed to take a case to the Supreme Court is a 'case or controversy'. This means having a genuine dispute between adversarial parties about a legal matter that can be resolved through legal process. Without a case or controversy, the Court lacks the constitutional authority to make a decision.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the formal request called to ask the Supreme Court to hear a case?
Certiorari
Petition
Writ
Appeal
Answer explanation
The correct answer is Certiorari. In the context of the Supreme Court, a formal request to hear a case is called a writ of certiorari. This legal term originates from Latin, and it is used specifically within the U.S. legal system for appeals to higher courts. The other options, Petition, Writ, and Appeal, while related, do not specifically refer to this formal request.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many justices have to agree to hear a case for it to be granted?
4
5
8
9
Answer explanation
The U.S. Supreme Court operates under a rule known as the 'rule of four.' This rule states that at least four justices must agree to hear a case for it to be granted. Therefore, the correct answer is '4', not '5', '8', or '9'.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are written legal arguments from each side called?
Briefs
Underwear
Petitions
Arguments
Answer explanation
In the context of legal proceedings, 'Briefs' are documents where attorneys outline their legal arguments in written form. The term 'Briefs' doesn't refer to the other options provided: 'Underwear' is an item of clothing, 'Petitions' are formal written requests, and 'Arguments' are a more general term that doesn't specifically refer to written legal documents.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are friend of the court briefs called?
Amicus curiae
Amicus briefs
Legal arguments
Interest group briefs
Answer explanation
The question asks for another term for 'friend of the court briefs'. The correct answer is 'Amicus curiae', a Latin term that means 'friend of the court'. This term accurately represents briefs submitted by someone not party to a case who wishes to offer information, expertise, or insight that has a bearing on the issues.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How much time does each side get for oral arguments?
Half an hour
One hour
15 minutes
One day
Answer explanation
The question asks about the duration allotted for oral arguments by each side. The correct answer is 'Half an hour'. This choice is the standard time limit for each side to present their oral arguments in many legal contexts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.
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