Explain how the case of Gideon v. Wainwright relates to the principle of defendants receiving a fair trial. 

What will be an ideal response?


Students' answers may vary.

Political Science

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Lobbyists influence the courts in Texas in? all of the following ways EXCEPT

A) actively campaigning for candidates who support their cause. B) directly lobbying judges at all court levels. C) encouraging the governor to fill court vacancies with friendly judicial appointees. D) filing suit in court to win legal rulings that benefit their interests.

Political Science

Discuss Basic Research vs. Applied research - differences and similarities

What will be an ideal response?

Political Science

What tool does the president have to create and guide the federal bureaucracy in implementing policy?

A.) extraordinary rendition B.) executive orders C.) presidential decrees D.) the U.S. Code

Political Science

Discuss some characteristics of a weak state.

What will be an ideal response?

Political Science