
Which official primarily represents the federal government before the U.S. Supreme Court?
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Options:
- United States Attorney
- Solicitor General
- White House Counsel
- Attorney General (Department head)
Correct answer: Solicitor General
Explanation: The Solicitor General argues and supervises the federal government's cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. The Office of the Solicitor General was established in 1870 to centralize appellate advocacy.
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