A writ of __________ is a request submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court decision
a. mandamus
b. prohibition
c. capias
d. attachment
e. certiorari
e
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In 2008, most voters who believed that the country was "seriously off on the wrong track" under Republican President George W. Bush voted for the Democratic candidate Barack Obama. Voting based on the past performance of an administration is called
a. prospective voting. b. retrospective voting. c. split-ticket voting. d. straight-ticket voting. e. none of the above
Which of the following statements is true about summaries provided in the textbook?
a. summaries are located at the end of sections and chapters b. summaries are located at the end of sections c. summaries are located at the end of chapters d. summaries are located at the end of chapters and sometimes at the end of sections
What evidence would pluralists most likely cite to support their claims that elites are ultimately accountable?
a. the comparative wealth of most members of Congress b. tax cuts given to the richest 1 percent of the population c. the millions spent by corporations to back the major political parties d. the millions of dollars that tobacco firms have paid out in lawsuits and settlements
Briefly discuss the difference between procedural laws and substantive laws.
What will be an ideal response?