A denial of a writ of certiorari:
A) indicates that the Supreme Court agrees with a lower court's opinion.
B) means that the decision of the lower court remains the law within that court's jurisdiction.
C) occurs when lower courts are unable to send the record of the case in question to the Supreme Court.
D) is a decision on the merits of a case.
E) is purely based on the discretion of federal appellate courts.
B
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a. economic changes b. legislative changes c. changes in the power held by individual states d. judicial changes
What was the impact of Reagan's attempt at devolution?
a. State governments had less responsibility, so they were able to reduce taxes. b. The national government cut programs, which were then absorbed by the states with little difficulty. c. The states were forced to increase taxes, since they now had more responsibility and less funding due to federal tax cuts. d. The states welcomed the increased control of programs, because it came with increased funding.
Breanna is an academic superstar and very competitive about grades
When she learns that 50 percent of her grade in her introductory political science class will be based on a special assignment that requires students to engage in some form of political participation and to blog about their experiences, she is determined to choose a form of participation that the fewest Americans ever experience. Which form of political participation should Breanna get involved in, given her desire to do the most unusual thing? a. run for office b. participate in a protest c. write to the Speaker of the House of Representatives d. slap campaign bumper stickers on all her possessions
Why might an issue require citizen involvement to become law?
a. State governments require it. b. The issue is unconstitutional. c. Politicians find the issue to be politically challenging. d. The legislative session is over.