Which authority of the judicial branch makes it stronger than originally intended?
A. the power to hear whatever cases it wants
B. the power to create additional courts as it sees fit
C. the power to decide if a law violates the Constitution
D. the power to add new amendments to the Constitution
C. the power to decide if a law violates the Constitution
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The current Texas Constitution was written during which period of time?
a) in the 1840s, when Texas joined the Union b) in the 1860s, at the end of the Civil War c) in the 1870s, after Reconstruction d) in the 1930s, during the Great Depression e) in the aftermath of World War II
How did the inclusion of the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution come about?
a. As president, George Washington requested that it be included. b. It was a concession to the Anti-Federalists in return for ratifying the Constitution. c. It was a concession to the Federalists in return for ratifying the Constitution. d. Members to the convention added it in deference to Thomas Jefferson, who wrote it.
Which of these was part of President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal?
a. The federal government took a laissez-faire approach when dealing with economic matters. b. The federal government created Social Security and Aid to Families with Dependent Children. c. The states assumed new responsibilities for the management of national economic matters. d. The federal government devolved responsibility for solving the economic crisis to the states.
Which of the following is NOT a factor in the ability of third-party candidates to succeed in American politics?
a. America's plurality election system b. The difficulty third-party candidates have in getting on the ballot c. The unwillingness of the media and voters to take third-party candidates seriously d. State laws prohibiting the formation of third parties e. Most Americans' unfamiliarity with systems other than the two-party system