Which of the following statements best describes the interaction between public opinion and public policy in the United States?
a. Public opinion can affect policy.
b. Public opinion can only affect short-term policy.
c. Public opinion only affects policy during national crises.
d. Public opinion has no discernible effect on policy.
Answer: a
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A. They only handle specific types of cases. B. They only handle civil cases. C. They hear federal questions and cases involving citizens of different states. D. They process all cases through briefs rather than hearing testimony to limit the number of cases.
Federal courts have ruled that Indian tribes using the drug peyote in religious ceremonies are exempt from any state laws that ban such use
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Why do we say there is a paradox of participation?
a. Citizens engage in split-ticket voting. b. Citizens participate, though they are not likely to directly affect the outcome. c. Citizens vote for president, but their votes do not directly count. d. Voting and participation are too confusing for citizens. e. Voting is the least preferred method of participation by citizens.
Which of the following cases should originate in the state courts?
A. disputes involving the First Amendment B. disputes involving ambassadors C. disputes involving shipping and commerce on the high seas D. disputes between citizens in the same state