Brazilian Senators to the national legislature are elected
a. by a plurality vote in each state and the federal district.
b. on a staggered basis with two-thirds being elected one time and the other third four years later.
c. on a staggered basis with two-thirds being elected one time and the other third three years later.
d. every four years
e. through a series of primaries held in each state and the federal district.
b
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a. A trial judge follows the "three strikes" rule and sentences a third-time felon to life in prison. b. The Senate Judiciary Committee questions a potential Supreme Court Justice about equal protection doctrine. c. The Supreme Court voids the portion of a state election law that requires voters to show a driver's license before voting. d. A state appeals court throws out a conviction because the trial judge allowed the jury to see unconstitutionally acquired evidence.
In what way do libertarians differ from conservatives?
a. Unlike conservatives, libertarians favor limited government. b. Unlike conservatives, libertarians oppose restrictions on social choices, such as the availability of contraception. c. Unlike libertarians, conservatives favor deregulation. d. Unlike libertarians, conservatives cherish individual liberties.
The textbook argues that Congress has become dysfunctional. Explain how we know that Congress has become dysfunctional
Describe the factors that seem to be contributing to gridlock and how it is affecting not only the functions of Congress but also the perspectives of Americans about politics. What will be an ideal response?
San Francisco recently adopted _____ for city elections
a. ranked-choice voting b. at-large districting c. party list ballots d. mandatory voting