Explain what distinguishes a majority opinion from a dissenting opinion and a concurring opinion.

What will be an ideal response?


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Republicans typically favor a smaller, cheaper federal government; they advocate lower taxes, less regulation of business, and lower spending on social welfare. They would be more generous only to the Defense Department.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Although state officials may frequently complain about the policies of the Environmental Protection Agency, which of the following is true?

a. Governors, in fact, can override any action by the Environmental Protection Agency with which they disagree. b. These policies are little more than suggestions for voluntary constraints on pollution. c. The employees of the Environmental Protection Agency actually work for the states. d. The presence of national standards insulates environmental protection from cutthroat competition among the states.

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Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution says, "The President, Vice President, and all Civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high crimes and Misdemeanors

." Explain what this means. What would your criteria be for impeachment? Include a conclusion to summarize your main points. What will be an ideal response?

Political Science

People come together in their own neighborhoods to tackle common problems or form neighborhood cooperatives. This is known as ________

A. local governance B. regional planning C. community self-help D. outsourcing E. public authority oversight

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