English ideas about government and civil liberties developed

What is the difference between one’s motive and one’s intent to commit a crime, and which is the most important in our legal system?

Supreme court. jim, who is a bit eccentric, says that he is fed up with the way a certain employer in his town treats employees and that he is going to sue that employer in an effort to improve matters. jim also says that he is going to start his case at the appellate court level, skipping over all those "lesser" judges. jim says that those justices will surely hear him out and that he will also seek a jury. although he is not a lawyer, jim believes that the offenses of the employer are so severe that the justices will appreciate his attempt to make things better for the employees involved. will jim get a jury at the appellate court level?

Which of the following people would a member of congress most likely contact for information on pending revenue legislation? a) a bureaucrat in a foreign government's revenue service. b) the host of a popular talk show c) the staff at one of the congressional support agencies d) athletes on a professional sports team form a major city