Some of the issues that the Commission on Judicial Performance investigates include all of the following EXCEPT

a. offensive courtroom behaviour.
b. disparaging the attorneys

He most important method of mobilizing voters for specific candidates is __________

a. television ads b. through the work of a political party c. outreach efforts by bureaucratic agencies d. special interest group advocacy

A brought suit against B in state court, saying that B had stolen an idea on which she had a patent. The court dismissed the case for lack of jurisdiction over patent law actions. One year later, before the statute of limitations had run out, A again brought suit, but in federal court. Which of the following is a true statement?

a. The suit should be dismissed on the basis of the principle of res judicata. b. The question is moot, so the federal court will refuse to hear it. c. The federal court can hear the case only if the state court was in error. d. The case is ripe for the federal court to hear.