Federal appellate courts review and can overturn
A) precedents set by the U.S. Supreme Court.
B) only federal criminal cases.
C) rulings made by the lower federal courts.
D) guilt or innocence of defendants.
E) only civil cases.
C
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How did Gurr and Gladstone reconceptualize the idea of a modern revolution?
a. As a struggle between social classes b. As a desire to destroy the prevailing social order c. As a new belief that political struggle can change social and economic structures d. As a desire to vent public frustrations and exercise their right to revolt e. As an interactive process that occurs over time
How, according to Brynjolfsson et al., can we combat growing income inequality?
a. by reversing a great deal of international trade regulations b. by providing basic public services like education, health care, and retirement c. by increasing the amount of trade regulations d. by automating more of our means of production
Why, in Tickner's view, must perceptions of international relations as a zero-sum game be done away with?
a. because zero-sum thinking is inherently immoral b. because, as she argues, international politics is actually a constant sum game c. because nuclear weapons do not allow for clear "winners" and "losers" d. because she believes it is impossible to calculate "sums" in international politics
All of the following are duties of the lieutenant governor EXCEPT
A) serve as president of the senate. B) become governor if that office becomes vacant. C) vote in the event of a tie. D) appoint members to conference and joint committees.