T/F
New evidence and witnesses may be presented in an appeals court.
False
The Supreme Court's primary function is to settle disputes among the states
False
In one of the Federalist papers, Alexander Hamilton argued that the Supreme Court should have the right to determine whether laws are constitutional.
True
Majority and concurrent opinions agree on the decision in an appellate case but disagree on the reason for the decision
True
If a justice disagrees with a decision, he or she can issue a concurring opinion
false
If an interest group wants to explain to the Supreme Court why a case should be decided in a particular way, the group can submit a writ of certiorari
false
The Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction in those cases involving representatives of foreign governments
false
The legal principle of stare decisis means that courts often challenge precedent in their decisions
false
appeals are possible only in the event of violations of procedural due process
false
Brown V. Board of Education of Topeka illustrates how the Supreme Court can be influenced by changing societal values and beliefs
true
Court cases must go through trial courts before they can go to appeals court.
true
The Supreme Court took on the case of Clarence Gideon in order to determine whether his constitutional rights had been violated
true
When considering what cases to hear, the Supreme Court often chooses those in which courts have interpreted federal laws differently
true
When hearing a case, the Supreme Court does not hear testimony from witnesses.
true
By assigning a southerner to write the Court's opinion for a voter discrimination case, the Supreme Court demonstrated its awareness of public opinion.
True
