One of the most important and most confusing features of the judiciary in the United States is the dual court system, that is,
a. there are both trial and appellate courts.
b. each level of government (state and national) has its own set of courts.
c. there are both constitutional (Article 3) courts and legislative (Article 1) courts.
d. the U.S. Supreme Court has both original and appellate jurisdiction.
b. each level of government (state and national) has its own set of courts.
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For rational choice theorists, the "paradox of participation" is that, while many people vote, _________.
A. some people who are very interested in politics have low levels of participation B. people often do not understand the implications of their political actions C. the costs associated with political participation often outweigh the likely benefits D. many people vote for candidates and policies contrary to their self-interest
The revival of cities during the 11th century is explained by
a. the Crusades. b. the emergence of a class of merchants. c. the increase in trade and specialization. d. All of the above
In response to the constant cry for reduction in the size of the bureaucracy, the government typically
A) increases the number of bureaucrats. B) renames programs. C) reorganizes programs so as to conceal their strength and numbers. D) turns over jobs to nonprofit organizations or private contractors. E) looks to big business for additional funding.
All judges are federally appointed and without legislative consent
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.