Why are Texas college students required to take a course in Texas politics?
A. Most states require college students to take a course in state politics.
B. Federal law requires that states require a course in state politics.
C. Because of Texas pride, the Texas legislature requires a course in Texas politics.
D. After the Civil War, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that a course in Texas politics was necessary for college graduation.
Answer: C
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If the House of Representatives passes a bill opposed by an interest group, which of the following is the immediate next step that can be taken by the group before it is signed by the president?
A. It can lobby trial court judges to oppose the bill. B. It can shift its lobbying efforts to the Supreme Court. C. It can lobby the executive agency that implements laws. D. It canfile a brief as anamicus curiae. E. It can shift its lobbying efforts to the Senate.
What was the name of the chief justice who ruled in the case of Marbury v. Madison?
a. John Marshall b. John White c. Adam Smith d. Alfred Mayer e. William Rehnquist
Courts of appeals hear _________ cases
a. only civil b. only "high value" (over $100,000) c. only criminal d. both civil and criminal e. de novo
Elite theorists emphasize the power of
A) subgovernments. B) business leaders. C) congressional staff members. D) public interest lobbies. E) presidents.