When the Supreme Court issues a ruling, ______.

a. it only affects the laws in the states involved in the suit
b. each state’s supreme court will decide whether the Supreme Court decision should apply to that state
c. all states and courts in the United States must follow it
d. Congress has the power to override the Court’s decision


c. all states and courts in the United States must follow it

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

1. California is the leading state on the Pacific Rim and is the nation’s number-one exporter. 2. California has more people who identify as multiracial than any other state. 3. Assimilation takes place in varying degrees of education, language, and customs. 4. One of the biggest challenges in California for middle- to low-income residents is the high cost of housing.

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Congress can override a presidential veto by a

a. simple majority vote (over 50%) in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. b. two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. c. super-majority (75%) vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. d. simple majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate but only if the Supreme Court agrees. e. super-majority (90%) majority in either the House of Representatives or the Senate.

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Which of the following statements concerning the Speaker of the House is incorrect?

A. The Speaker is the majority party's leader. B. The Speaker is a constitutional officer. C. The Speaker's duties are listed in the Constitution. D. The Speaker chairs sessions from the rostrum with gavel in hand. E. None of the above is true.

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