3 The standards on the death penalty are:
a. staying constant
b. continuing to evolve
c. determined exclusively by the Supreme Court
d. only changed as a result of public opinion.
b
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Under the Articles of Confederation, the state governments paid very little of the monies requisitioned by the federal government.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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.
Researchers such as Samuel Kernell have investigated the indirect links between public opinion and public policy. According to Kernell, when the president enjoys a high level of positive public opinion, what is the link in regard to policy development?
a. Congress will attempt to damage this high approval level by refusal to enact any policies favorable to the president. b. The opposition party will become more aggressive and committed to bringing down the president. c. There is no discernable link. d. Congress will enact legislation that the president wants but will attempt to paint the president in a very unflattering light so as to undermine his/her support. e. It is far more likely that the president is able to get his/her favored legislation passed.
According to the text, the ingredients of successful diplomacy are ______.
a. strength, authority, influence, and supremacy b. stealth, longevity, consideration, and consolidation c. secrecy, dispatch, unity, continuity, and access to information d. gentleness, communication, collaboration, and cooperation