Original jurisdiction is defined as ________
A. the power of a court to determine whether a law or government regulation is consistent with the state constitution or U.S. Constitution
B. the authority of a court to annul a death sentence
C. the authority of a court to hear a case "in the first instance"
D. the power of an appellate court to review the decision made by a superior court
E. the authority of an appellate court to overturn the decision of the superior court
C
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The official party __________ is ratified by delegates and leaders at the national party convention every four years, but given little serious attention
a. article b. constitution c. platform d. procedure
People suspected of committing a crime in the United States are afforded certain rights such as protection against unreasonable searches and seizures, protection against self-incrimination, the right to counsel, and protection against cruel and unusual punishment. Discuss the role of the Supreme Court in the interpretation and enforcement of one of these rights.
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following became more important as a result of the Progressive era, during which reformers sought to avoid the corrupt and inefficient partisan political machines that controlled many American cities?
a. Strong mayors b. Ward based elections c. City managers d. City councils
The electorate becoming less partisan than in the past is a key indicator of __________
a. dealignment b. issue evolution c. patronage e. realignment