What is a writ of habeas corpus?

a. The positive identification of a murder victim 
b. Permission for officials to seize property 
c. The original text of the Constitution 
d. A demand to determine if someone is being held legally 


d. A demand to determine if someone is being held legally 

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High-ranking British civil servants are sometimes referred to as:

A. Tommys B. Sahibs C. Killjoys D. Mandarins

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Explain the role of information and campaign contributions in lobbying Congress. What strategies do interest groups use to lobby Congress?

What will be an ideal response?

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Who are self-regarders?

A. those who run for office because they enjoy politics and hope to move on to another office B. people who run for office to serve the whole community and seek no personal gain C. those who enter city politics intent on personal enrichment D. citizens who run primarily to help friends and neighbors, not parties or single-issue interest groups

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Which of the following best describes bipartisanship?

a. an electoral process based on party rather than individual candidates  b. the shifting of party alliances within the electorate  c. the process of cooperating through compromise  d. control of the Senate and House by the opposite party of the executive 

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