Why did Madison and others insist on adopting a system of separation of powers for the United States?
a. to ensure the power of the executive
b. to promote justice
c. to prevent tyranny by any one branch
d. to create gridlock in government
c
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One fo the key provisions of the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) was its
A.) limitations on political contributions by government employees B.) requirement that federal candidates agree to advertising limitations C.) limitations on campaign contributions and expenditures
The basis of conservative political philosophies and ideologies is ______.
A. the belief that the private market offers the better solution over that of the government B. the belief that existing political, social, and religious institutions are of critical importance C. the belief that less government is better government D. the belief in individual freedoms over the preservation of governmental institutions
The double majority requires that
a. the Council of Ministers approval of legislative proposals requires a vote that represents both a majority (55%) of the member states and a majority (65%) of the EU population. b. legislative proposals must gain an approval of a majority in both the Council of Ministers and the European Parliament. c. the Council of Ministers must vote twice on legislative proposals, with a majority supporting the proposals on each vote. d. some legislative proposals require the approval of a super-majority (75%) of the votes in the Council of Ministers, while others require only a simple majority (51%). e. legislative proposals must gain a qualified majority in the Council of Ministers and a simple majority in the European Parliament.
At a civil trial, the plaintiff has been largely unsuccessful in proving medical malpractice against the defendant doctor. In the rebuttal stage of the trial, the plaintiff produces a surprise witness, who was previously unavailable and who testifies dramatically that the doctor was in fact negligent. Unfortunately for the plaintiff, the judge correctly rules that the witness's testimony is
inadmissible and instructs the jury to disregard it. Notwithstanding the judge's admonition, the jury finds in favor of the plaintiff, on the basis of no evidence that was legally admitted into the record. The trial judge should grant a JNOV for the a. plaintiff and grant the defendant's motion for a new trial. b. plaintiff and grant the plaintiff's motion for a new trial. c. defendant and grant the plaintiff's motion for a new trial. d. defendant and grant the defendant's motion for a new trial.