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