32. Laws that discriminate on the basis of __________ are afforded the strictest scrutiny by the Supreme Court when determining their constitutionality
a. gender
b. disability
c. race
d. sexual orientation
e. educational attainment
C
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Intermediate courts of appeals __________.
A. all have nine justices that hear all the cases brought before the court B. are the primary trial courts in Texas C. have original jurisdiction over most civil disputes involving less than $50,000 D. are generally organized by geographical area of the state
The use of in-depth reporting to unearth scandals, scams, and schemes, at times putting reporters in adversarial relationships with political leaders, is referred to as __________ journalism
a. beat b. gatekeeping c. investigative d. law-and-order
Which of the following statements about the presidential nomination process is most accurate?
A. The nomination process in use today originated with the founders to elect the second president of the United States. B. Super delegates comprise at least 50% of the delegate votes in the Republican Party. C. Winning primary elections in states with a large number of electoral votes labels the candidate a front-runner. D. Front-loading primaries have been discouraged by both major political parties. E. The process of nominating presidential candidates is controlled by the public, rather than the party elites.
The right of an accused to be brought before a judge and informed of the charges and evidence against him or her is known as ______.
a. habeas corpus b. ex post facto presentation c. a bill of attainder d. Miranda rights e. a bill of presentment