In a code law system, legal ambiguity is resolved through _____
a. judicial review
b. case precedents
c. direct democracy
d. detailed regulation
Answer: d
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Congress frequently requires states to provide specific programs—for example, services to indigent mothers, and clean air and water. These requirements are called ________
A. codicils B. term limits C. federal mandates D. project grants E. injunctions
The vice president of the United States is the ceremonial leader of the Senate, but he or she has little real leadership responsibilities. The leader of the Senate responsible for the brunt of the work of the majority party is the __________
a. majority leader b. Senate chairperson c. president of the Senate d. Speaker
One recent criticism of referenda and initiatives is that
A) they create an expensive "industry" designed around circulating petitions and spending millions. B) citizens cannot exercise great power over government policy through these mechanisms. C) controversial ballot measures tend to lower voter turnout. D) voters increasingly tend to reject all ballot measures. E) voters are not able to express discontent with political policies.
Primary voters pay little or no attention to candidates for party offices
Indicate whether the statement is true or false