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CLEP US Government

Category - Courts

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Who is the Solicitor General?
  1. The military official in charge of adjudicating court martials.
  2. The lead attorney who represents the US government in appellate cases.
  3. The lead negotiator when the US is sued.
  4. The head of the Justice Department.
  5. The military official in charge of begging for money.
Explanation
Answer: B - The Solicitor General leads the elite group of attorneys who represent the US in appellate cases. The Solicitor General frequently argues before the Supreme Court and has enough influence to be nicknamed “the tenth justice.” Current Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan was Solicitor General before being nominated to the Supreme Court.
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