Describe the manner in which the Supreme Court decides which cases to hear and reaches a decision about the merits of the case. Are the Court's current procedures in these regards adequate to meet the needs of the American people? Should the Court be expected to take on more cases or to allow disputants more time to present their cases? Should they rely less on law clerks?
What will be an ideal response?
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a. They tend to be competitive with the two major parties. b. They always form around a specific issue. c. They may organize or form around a specific ideology or a specific issue. d. They are usually spoiler parties that influence the outcomes of elections. e. They are highly successful at raising money and winning local elections.
What was the Cold War, and who were the principal combatants? What were the principal conflicts and where did they take place? How were these conflicts resolved? What U.S
foreign policy was primary during the Cold War, and how have the conflicts following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks changed U.S. foreign policy? What will be an ideal response?
What is the purpose of the National Conference of State Legislatures?
A. to lobby for state legislatures at the national level B. to act as a sort of clearinghouse for new ideas to be shared between state legislators C. to determine which political spin will work best for election strategies D. to assist in organizing grassroots campaigns E. to coordinate lobbying efforts between state and federal legislators
Which of the thirteen original states was so opposed to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 that it refused to send a delegate, so the U.S. Constitution was written without its participation?
a. New York b. Virginia c. Pennsylvania d. Rhode Island e. California