Why are the judicial philosophies and general ideological outlooks of the people who will become Supreme Court and appeals court judges so important today?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Discuss how the federal courts—particularly the circuit courts and the Supreme Court—have become more important in determining American public policies, and how personal philosophy can impact decisions in the courts.
2, Describe the partisan and ideological conflicts that have become more pronounced in the country, and how having judicial experience has become more important in the nomination and confirmation process.
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a. sales b. payroll c. corporate income d. excise
Which statement regarding interest groups is accurate?
A. They have a nearly endless supply of funding. B. They are organized in order to influence the outcome in political issues. C. They are coalitions of people who share a common interest in the outcome of a neighborhood issue. D. They have a great deal of influence on foreign policy.
A bill introduced in a state legislature appropriating funds to erect a statue in commemoration of a war hero would be an example of what type of policy?
A. distributive B. regulatory C. extractive D. symbolic
Money that can be raised in unlimited amounts for party-building purposes is called __________
a. soft money b. hard money c. party-independent expenditures d. coordinated expenditures