Which of the following is an example of a formal power that governors possess, but the president does not?
a. the line-item veto
b. federal judge nominations
c. the simple veto
d. access to the National Guard
a. the line-item veto
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Nancy, a nurse, is summoned for jury duty in a medical malpractice case. She asserts under oath that she will not substitute her own judgment for the facts presented at trial and that she can render a fair and impartial verdict. Counsel for the defendant doctor, however, feels that she probably dislikes doctors and will not be prodefense. Counsel for the plaintiff likes Nancy and the judge
believes that she can render a fair and impartial verdict. What should defense counsel do? a. Issue a dismissal for cause. c. Move for a mistrial. b. Exercise a peremptory challenge. d. Ask for a change in venue.
Which agency is charged with ensuring that government programs are achieving purposes as defined in statute as part of the concept of program accountability?
a. NASA b. Government Accountability Office c. Congress d. Executive Office of the President
At least half of the budget for a major political campaign is consumed by television advertising.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following was first used in response to the Alien and Sedition Acts?
A) judicial review D) dual sovereignty B) nullification E) Dillon's rule C) state sovereign immunity