In which Supreme Court case were slaves, former slaves, and their descendants deemed property and NOT citizens?
a. Scott v. Sandford
b. Plessey v. Ferguson
c. Missouri ex Gaines v. Canada
d. Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
a. Scott v. Sandford
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There are approximately __________________ federal district courts and _______________ federal appellate circuits
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Inherent powers are the ______.
a. powers not explicitly stated in the Constitution b. unwritten abilities of judges to issue contempt citations and bench warrants c. powers granted to Congress by the necessary and proper clause d. congressional powers to control the budget process
Political scientists argue that which of the following have usurped the traditional role of political parties?
A.) party machines B.) candidate-centered campaigns C.) interest groups D.) the media E.) governmental bureaus
Why do interest groups spend hundreds of thousands of dollars entertaining legislators?
a. Legislators expect to receive lavish attention in order to garner their support. b. It is a crucial step in gaining the access, time, and opportunity to explain their issues. c. There is no policy restricting the funds spent by interest groups. d. They are attempts to "buy" the votes of legislators.