Which of the following was NOT a decisive factor for President Obama in nominating Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court?
a. her Democratic Party membership
b. not wanting to shift the ideological makeup of the Supreme Court
c. diversity on the Supreme Court
d. legal ability
b. not wanting to shift the ideological makeup of the Supreme Court
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Which of the following modes of production or political economy characterized feudalism?
A. A form of capitalism B. Communism C. Regional trade D. Protectionism E. Self-sufficiency
The modern civil service system in the United States is characterized by the spoils system whereby government jobs are awarded based on party loyalty
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which election is won by the candidate with the most votes, regardless of whether the candidate has a majority of votes cast?
A. Democratic primary election B. General election C. Republican primary election D. Special election
Jeremy Bentham would have been most likely to agree with which of the following statements?
a. Rights come from God. b. Rights are granted by society. c. Economic rights are natural rights. d. Democracy tends to undermine rights.