Courts that are hearing a case for the first time are exercising what type of jurisdiction?
A. appellate
B. federal
C. original
D. trial
Answer: C
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In a political setup, ________ occurs when a large number of interest groups maketoo many demands on the government
a. hyperpluralism b. proportional representation c. agenda setting d. political polarization e. caucus
Compared to other modern democracies, why do many consider the health of the American government to be poor?
A. America had some of the lowest voter turnout in the world B. Americans are limited in the ways they can criticize the government. C. Among developed nations, America is seen as one of the most corrupt D. Political participation is limited to a select few in America E. There are few ways in America to change the course of government
Which of the following groups of Americans does NOT traditionally vote Democratic?
a. African Americans b. Catholics c. Hispanic Americans d. Protestants e. Jewish voters
Which of the following statements is true of the Texas constitution of 1876?
a. It was passed by the legislature and based on constitutional amendments. b. It made null and void all state government actions during the Civil War. c. It was made by Radical Republicans as a reaction to Texas Grange rule. d. It partially mirrored the provisions of the pre-Civil War constitution of Texas.