List and define three different kinds of laws and provide an example of each.

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: Criminal laws prohibit behavior that makes collective living difficult or impossible, such as theft or murder. Civil laws are laws that regulate interactions between individuals, such as laws against property damage and contractual agreements. Constitutional laws are laws in which the infrastructure of the legal system is established. An example of a constitutional law is the concept of precedent in the American legal system.

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The Missouri Plan for selection of judges involves a. identification by the governor, review by a commission on judicial appointments, and acceptance or rejectionby the voters

b. nomination by the legislature and selection by the governor. c. selection of at least two candidates nominated by the state bar association and then a runoff election. d. nomination by a bipartisan commission; appointment by the governor; and, thereafter, periodic retentionelections by the voters.

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Do you think Americans are well informed about foreign policy issues? Why or why not? What historical example can you provide that counters your argument?

What will be an ideal response?

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Under term limits, it is common for assembly members and state senators to run for statewide office, such as secretary of state or treasurer.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The 1990s was a period of:

a. the rise in the number of celebrities working publically for foreign aid. b. the rise in the budgets of multi-lateral aid agencies c. a period of donor fatigue d. a respite from severe economic poverty in the world

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