Which of the following is not true regarding the speaker of the House?
A) The position of speaker is provided for by the Constitution.
B) The speaker has the power to preside over the Senate.
C) The speaker has the power to recognize or ignore members who wish to speak.
D) The speaker decides all committee assignments.
E) The speaker is third in line to the presidency.
B
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Jack has just been arrested for traffic violation, a misdemeanor. Which of the following courts is most likely to handle this type of offence?
A. appellate court B. trial court of general jurisdiction C. minor court of limited jurisdiction D. state supreme court E. federal supreme court
A presidential preference primary allows voters in the party primary to
a. vote in both party primaries simultaneously. b. select delegates to the national convention. c. vote on adoption of resolutions to be considered at the state convention. d. vote directly on the party's presidential nominee.
All of the following are true of voter turnout EXCEPT
A. older Americans are more likely to vote than younger Americans. B. the more education you have, the more likely you are to vote. C. the higher your income, the more likely you are to vote. D. African Americans are more likely to vote than whites. E. whites are more likely to vote than Hispanics.
The legal theory that holds that in regard to foreign affairs and national security, the president has decisive power is known as the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).