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Supreme Court justices first learn what their colleagues might be thinking about a case when
 
  A) they read about it in the newspaper.
  B) oral arguments are presented.
  C) they discuss the case before hearing from litigants.
  D) the case is placed on the docket.
  E) writing formal opinions.

Question 2

In a case between a large grocery vendor and the Federal Trade Commission, entities sympathetic to the vendor who are not official parties to the suit file supporting briefs for the vendor's position. This is known as
 
  A) stare decisis.
  B) a writ of mandamus.
  C) certiorari.
  D) amicus curiae.
  E) infringement.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D





 

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