In Palko v. Connecticut, the Supreme Court ruled that Frank Palko's Fifth Amendment protection against double jeopardy was not a(n) _________ right the state of Connecticut had to follow
A) fundamental
B) privacy
C) concurrent
D) dual
E) explicit
A
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Approximately what percentage of presidential nominations to the Supreme Court have been either rejected, or not acted upon by the Senate?
A. 20% B. 5% C. 40% D. 50% E. 75%
Research often fails to influence policy because of:
A. Efforts by interest groups B. Cultural and moral values C. Distrust of researchers D. All of the above
The purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was to
A) prepare a new constitution. B) consider revisions to the Articles of Confederation. C) draft a declaration of independence. D) adopt a common state constitution. E) prepare for a second revolution.
Senatorial courtesy __________.
A. gives a senator a role in appointing judges B. played a role in confirming judges in the nineteenth century but is no longer practiced C. refers to senators not criticizing one another during floor proceedings D. requires the president to ask permission of Senate leadership before making nominations to the federal bench