A value held by trial and appellate judges is a commitment to follow precedents. This doctrine of ___ is a cardinal principle of the common law tradition.
a. voir dire
b. nolle prosequi
c. stare decisis
d. amicus curiae
c. stare decisis
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If voter-turnout was computed on the basis of registered voters, about ____ percent of Americans vote.
a. 45 b. 50 c. 60 d. 70 e. 80
A researcher creates a list of attributes she expects will be present in individuals who describe themselves as conservative. She then narrows the list to include only the essential attributes in order to _______________ her research.
a. Clarify b. Simplify c. Begin d. Amplify
In the U.S. health-care system, insurance typically pays for each doctor's visit, test, and exam separately. This is called ______.
A. Medicare B. boutique health care C. Medicaid D. fee-for-service health care
In the presidential race of 2008,
A) fewer Americans were contacted by a political party than in 2000. B) fewer Americans contributed money than in 2000. C) voter turnout was lower than it was in 2004. D) the McCain campaign did not use the Internet as well as the Obama campaign. E) 38% of eligible voters did not vote.