Comparing changes in the public opinion of Texans regarding the legal status of marijuana with the actions of legislators and the judicial system in Texas indicates that
A. public opinion can lead the political elite to alter government policy.
B. the political elite are very slow to respond to changes in public opinion.
C. it typically takes leadership by the political elite to move public opinion.
D. changes in legislation and specific government policy often lead changes in public opinion.
Answer: A
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A. It established the Court’s power of judicial review. B. It permitted the Court to nationalize banking. C. It established the doctrine of implied powers. D. It expanded the power of Congress to use the commerce clause. E. It increased the powers reserved to the states and the people.
The opinion of a court laying out the official position of the court in the case is known as which of the following?
A. Majority opinion B. Dissenting opinion C. Minority opinion D. Primary jurisdiction E. Prevailing jurisdiction
A bill has been approved in the House and Senate, albeit in slightly different versions. The bill now goes to
A. the Senate Rules Committee. B. the standing committees in the House and Senate where the bill originated. C. a conference committee. D. the House Rules Committee. E. the president for his or her veto or signature.
Explain the purposes of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 regarding people's access to health insurance.
What will be an ideal response?