Questions: Which government official is responsible for arguing the federal government's position in cases before the Supreme Court?
O the Solicitor General
O the U.S. District Attorney
O the Attorney General
O the Vice President
Transcript text: Which government official is responsible for arguing the federal government's position in cases before the Supreme Court?
O the Solicitor General
O the U.S. District Attorney
O the Attorney General
O the Vice President
Solution
Answer
The answer is the Solicitor General.
Explanation
Option 1: The Solicitor General
The Solicitor General is the government official responsible for representing the federal government before the Supreme Court. This role involves arguing cases on behalf of the United States and determining the legal position that the government will take in these cases.
Option 2: The U.S. District Attorney
The U.S. District Attorney, also known as the United States Attorney, represents the federal government in district courts, not the Supreme Court. Their responsibilities are more localized and pertain to federal cases within their specific districts.
Option 3: The Attorney General
The Attorney General is the head of the U.S. Department of Justice and the chief law enforcement officer of the federal government. While the Attorney General oversees the work of the Solicitor General, they do not typically argue cases before the Supreme Court themselves.
Option 4: The Vice President
The Vice President of the United States does not have a role in arguing cases before the Supreme Court. The Vice President's duties are primarily executive and legislative, such as presiding over the Senate and stepping in as acting President if necessary.