What is the legal effect of a tie vote at the United States Supreme Court? level?


Ans: the lower court decision is? affirmed, and the vote is not precedent for later cases

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In bicameral legislatures, upper chambers may represent territorial units

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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What issue was at the center of the political assassination of Dr. George Tiller in Kansas?

a. Abortion rights b. Same-sex civil unions c. Alcohol regulations d. Immigration reform

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Which amendments were the only ones to limit the activities of individuals?

A) the Nineteenth and Twenty-Second Amendments
B) the Thirteenth and Eighteenth Amendments
C) the Tenth and Thirteenth Amendments
D) the Thirteenth and Fifteenth Amendments
E) the First and Eighth Amendments

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A bill is __________ after being adopted on third reading in the originating chamber.

A. sent to the opposite chamber B. brought before debate on the floor C. brought before the presiding officer for approval D. sent to committee one last time

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