According to James Madison, the legislative branch should
a. predominate in a republican government.
b. not be given the power of taxation.
c. reflect the will of the majority of all the people.
d. be weaker than the executive branch.
a. predominate in a republican government.
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The Supreme Court provides a statement of the legal reasoning behind their decisions in written __________
a. briefs b. arguments c. opinions d. laws e. pamphlets
Which of the following is NOT a difference between the United States Supreme Court and the Japanese court?
a. The U.S. Supreme Court is appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate, while the Japanese court is selected by the cabinet from lists submitted by the court. b. The U.S. Supreme Court justices have jobs for life, but new members of the Japanese court must be confirmed by a popular vote at the next general election and again after ten years of service. c. The U.S. Supreme Court exercises its power of judicial review frequently and has involved itself in many controversial issues, while the Japanese court tends to avoid using its power of judicial review and becoming involved in controversial issues. d. The U.S. Supreme Court is separate from the executive branch, while the Japanese court is a part the executive branch.
The "necessary and proper" clause, found in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, is an example of which of the following?
A) delegated power B) implied power C) inherent power D) reserved power
The 2014 farm bill included funds to combat a disease called _________ in Florida.
A. powdery mildew B. apple scab C. citrus greening D. honey fungus