The American legal tradition can best be described as ______.
a. a strictly common-law tradition
b. a mixed system based on common-law practice but with a body of written, codified laws
c. a strictly civil-law tradition
d. a mixed system based on a civil-law tradition but with a tendency to rely on precedent
e. a system that is moving rapidly from a common-law tradition to a civil-law tradition
b. a mixed system based on common-law practice but with a body of written, codified laws
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Which of the following statements regarding state constitutional conventions is accurate?
A. Constitutional conventions were introduced during the Progressive Era. B. Constitutional conventions are losing ground as a method of amending a constitution. C. Constitutional conventions for all states require a two-thirds majority in both chambers of the legislature. D. Constitutional conventions always mandate a one-third majority in two successive legislative sessions.
Which state was the first to introduce a welfare plan linking payments to school attendance?
A) Wisconsin B) Illinois C) Vermont D) Alaska E) Maine
______ involves defining the problem, indicating goals and objectives to be sought, considering a range of alternatives, and evaluating each alternative before recommending a particular solution.
a. Rational decision making b. Incremental decision making c. Policy evaluation d. Political analysis
The Russian prime minister can be removed from office
a. by a single vote of no confidence. b. by three repeat votes of no confidence within a three-month period. c. by two repeat votes of no confidence within a three-month period. d. only through new legislative elections. e. by a complex process involving the parliament, the president, and the Supreme Court.