Which of the following is NOT true about the U.S. judiciary?
a. Despite the steady increase in its power, the judiciary remains structurally weaker than the other branches.
b. The courts, and especially the Supreme Court, have moved steadily to the ideological right.
c. With courts being increasingly involved in contentious national issues, the Senate has taken its confirmation role more seriously and has slowed the confirmation of appointees.
d. The power of the courts ultimately rests with their ability to persuade the citizenry that their procedures are fair and that their judgments are based on the Constitution and law.
e. The courts must rely on Congress to enforce their decisions.
e
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A. True B. False
What would be a good description of the role of vice presidents in the past thirty years?
a. Vice presidents continue to have little visibility or power. b. Vice presidents have an increased presence in presiding in the Senate but little else. c. Presidents have delegated the powers as commander in chief to their vice presidents. d. Vice presidents have been given some token roles as party leaders or chairs of cabinet meetings. e. Vice presidents have increasingly taken on major responsibilities and more visible roles, including advising and policy development.
In Britain, the ________ Party is most closely associated with democratic socialism.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following is a key difference between House and Senate races?
a. Average spending on House races surpasses average spending on Senate races. b. Super PACs are more involved in House races than in Senate races. c. House elections are more seriously contested than Senate elections. d. Senate elections are more seriously contested than House elections.