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| | It should be noted that in federal court, fewer than 1% of cases reach a trial.[http://www.uscourts.gov/uscourts/Statistics/JudicialBusiness/2011/JudicialBusiness2011.pdf] Cases are often settled or disposed of without a trial. | | It should be noted that in federal court, fewer than 1% of cases reach a trial.[http://www.uscourts.gov/uscourts/Statistics/JudicialBusiness/2011/JudicialBusiness2011.pdf] Cases are often settled or disposed of without a trial. |
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| | '''VI. Appellate Judges''' | | '''VI. Appellate Judges''' |
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| | 4. Do you think that people should be required to obey court orders that are unconstitutional? | | 4. Do you think that people should be required to obey court orders that are unconstitutional? |
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| | [[category:Homeschool Curriculum]] | | [[category:Homeschool Curriculum]] |