How do Supreme Court justices gain their positions?
a. elected in a nationwide vote
b. elected by vote in a regional district
c. chosen by Congress
d. appointed by the president and confirmed by the U.S. Senate
e. appointed by the chief justice and confirmed by Congress
ANS: D
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__________ restrict how long a member can serve in the state legislature.
a. Terms of office b. Federal regulations c. The Constitution d. Term limits
Which of these types of federal courts is most analogous to congressional committees?
a. District courts b. The Supreme Court c. State courts d. Courts of appeal
Which of the following occurs when we customize our personal social media in such a way that it only reinforces what we already think?
a. Social media becomes weaponized. b. Hashtag activism increases. c. Society becomes further mediated. d. We find ourselves in an information bubble. e. Public-interested citizenship tends to increase.