An appellant is
a. the party who lost at the trial-court level. c. a party who brings an appeal.
b. the plaintiff at the trial-court level. d. none of the above.
C
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A. providing them with information about issues B. discouraging interest group members from voicing their opinions C. publicly providing legislators with bribes D. voting in favor of bills in committees
A key benefit of a hereditary monarchy system is
a. the fact that the line of succession is clear, helping to prevent instability. b. the fact that it promotes charismatic leadership. c. the fact that it inhibits charismatic leadership. d. the fact that it promotes symbolic leadership.
In response to the Hopwood ruling and potential declines in minority students in Texas universities, the state legislature __________
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