For at least the first half of the twentieth century, presidential nominations to the Supreme Court were
A) approved as a matter of course.
B) often highly controversial.
C) often defeated in the Senate.
D) rarely confirmed.
E) former members of Congress.
A
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a. Hispanics b. Protestants c. women d. young voters
What type of primary allows voters to select candidates without regard to party affiliation?
a. closed primary b. runoff primary c. at-large primary d. caucus primary e. blanket primary
All of the following statements concerning appeals of lower court decisions are true EXCEPT this:
a. The Supreme Court overturns the lower court’s ruling in about 70 percent of the cases it hears. b. The Supreme Court has discretion as to whether to accept an appeal. c. Refusal to hear an appeal by the Supreme Court may mean it agrees with the lower court. d. Refusal to hear an appeal by the Supreme Court may mean it considers the case to be frivolous. e. Most cases in the federal courts are appealed.
What is the federal government’s stance on marijuana?
A. It is completely illegal. B. It is legal for medical use only. C. It is decriminalized. D. It is available for recreational use.