Which of the following statements is true of the state legislators?
A. A typical state legislator should not have an origin of birth in another state.
B. The 2012 elections resulted in Democratic control of 27 states and Republic control in 19 states.
C. Lawyers form the largest occupational group in state legislators.
D. The number of women legislators has increased over the last few years.
E. All state legislative elections are contested, especially in smaller, one party states and in the South.
D
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Which statement is true with respect to the "necessary and proper" clause?
a. It has given presidents broader power to conduct war. b. It has decreased the amount of time members of Congress devote to casework. c. It has added significantly to the authority of Congress. d. It has had little effect on legislative powers of Congress. e. It expands the president's power in the area of federal spending.
Senatorial courtesy, used today in the selection of ________, gives a senator the right to veto an appointment to when the senator and nominee are from the same home state.
A. Senate Judiciary Committee members B. state courts of appeals judges C. state high court judges D. Supreme Court justices E. district court and courts of appeals judges
Compare neocorporatist and interest group pluralist systems. What are the benefits and drawbacks of each?
What will be an ideal response?
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution grants the right to a jury trial in state criminal proceedings?
a. Fourth b. Fifth c. Sixth d. Seventh