What are the different levels and jurisdictions of the federal court system?
What will be an ideal response?
A strong answer must mention the district courts, circuit courts, and Supreme Court as well as the jurisdiction that each has (district = original, circuit = appellate, Supreme = both original and appellate).
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The PATRIOT Act allowed what constitutionally questionable law enforcement technique to combat terrorists?
A. National security letters to subpoena individuals to report for questioning B. Roving wiretaps to track communication on all types of electronic devices C. Torture of detainees suspected of having knowledge of criminal activity D. Seizure of mobile phones of individuals expressing displeasure with the government E. Jurisdictions to allow better oversight for monitoring suspects
Which of these is an example of collective action?
A. neighbors form an association to watch for potential criminal activity in their area B. mayors and city council members from several cities agree to fund a new bus route C. county residents vote down a proposed tax increase D. all of these
In an attempt to negotiate with the Anti-Federalists during the Constitutional ratification, the Federalists promised to:
A. establish a federal court system once the Constitution was ratified. B. add a bill of rights to the Constitutionunder the new government. C. guarantee voting rights for women and slaves to ensure complete representation. D. appoint Anti-Federalists to important positions in the government. E. minimize the powers of the judicial branch of government to ensure privileges to aristocrats.
Samuel P. Huntington argued that morally impassioned elites made most important changes EXCEPT
A. during periods of great social change. B. for decisions made by political parties. C. during normal, "business as usual" periods. D. for decisions by religious leaders. E. during wars.