The correct answer is a.
Petitions have increased over time, allowing you to eliminate options c and d. They are primarily accepted by writ of certiorari, which orders records from a case in a lower court to be sent to a higher court. Forma pauperis, which is when a court allows someone without sufficient funds to waive the costs of a lawyer, would not explain an increase in petitions to the Supreme Court. So, the answer is a.
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Richard Nixon was born in California. Fact.
Egypt has always been a target for colonial control due to the Nile and the many trade routes flowing through and around it. The Nile allowed for easier access to the interior of Africa and the nations and resources that could be found within. The trade routes that flowed into and around Egypt also brought in great wealth and riches. By controlling these, a nation could gain access to resources that they could charge a premium for to others.
