The refusal by an official, such as the president of the United States or a state governor, to sign a bill into law is known as a _____.
A. veto
B. writ
C. subpoena
D. pardon
E. reprieve
Answer: A
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit to lawyers in their service in the legislature?
A.increases the opportunity to make potential client contacts B.the availability of highly valued "lawyers-only" posts in state government C.eligible for many elective and appointive public jobs D.the opportunity vote together as a bloc
What is the consequence of people demanding their "rights" in the absence of a corresponding sense of responsibility?
A) Demands on government become impossible. B) A decline in business always results. C) The growth of distrust in government fades. D) Volunteerism grows.
When Congress exercises its power to allocate a set amount of federal dollars for a specific program or agency, it is using its ability to
A) ?authorize. B) ?appropriate. C) ?tax and spend. D) ?provide for the common good. E) ?regulate commerce.
When a Supreme Court case is remanded, it means that the case is
A) affirmed. B) overturned. C) sent back to the court that originally heard it. D) given to the legislature for review. E) not eligible for the rule of four.