According to a study by Thad L. Beyle, a political scientist, governors of the biggest states, such as California, New York, and Texas, are important and powerful in political circles because they have greater influence in national political conventions and larger congressional delegations
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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In order for prosecutors to prove a defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, they must convince a jury that
A.) there is some credible evidence that the defendant committed the crime B.) there is substantial evidence that the defendant committed the crime C.) there is no plausible reason to believe the defendant did not commit the crime D.) it is more likely than not that the defendant committed the crime
Before the governor approved the bill, she struck out certain provisions and passed the remainder. Of which of the following is this an example?
a. line-item veto b. home rule c. implied powers d. reduction veto
In the Supreme Court case of Dred Scott v.Sandford in 1857, what claim was made by Chief Justice Roger Taney in his majority opinion?
a. The Founders made clear in the Constitution that all people are equal and have inalienable rights, and therefore government and whites must honor those rights. b. Under the Declaration of Independence, all men are created equal, but the Founders made it clear that phrase does not include women, who belong in the home. c. The Founders believed that blacks had no rights that whites or government were bound to honor or respect. d. The Constitution does not mention equality, but nevertheless, in the spirit of democracy it should be honored, and therefore both black and white men have rights.
The ______ helps to ensure that children living in poverty have medical coverage.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).