Has Congress been successful in using the courts to curb executive power?
What will be an ideal response?
Very rarely. Courts will often rule that members of Congress have no standing to bring these suits. They also often turn to the political question doctrine or rule that the issue ultimately legislative rather than constitutional in nature.
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a typical member of Congress?
A) Catholic B) African American C) female D) all of the above E) being around 52 years of age
Who nominates and approves federal judges in the U.S. court system?
A) The President and the Senate B) The Senate and the House C) The President and Speaker of the House D) The Senate and the Secretary of State
Children are typically in the group of individuals that is least likely to be victim of human rights abuses
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The merit system refers to
A. the selection, retention, and promotion of government employees on the basis of examinations. B. a system of checks on Congress intended to prevent discrimination. C. a process of selecting policies based on their value. D. a system that was used for hiring bureaucrats under Andrew Jackson. E. using work experience in lieu of educational qualifications when applying for federal positions.