Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. An example of the head of state function would be when the president greets ambassadors from other countries at the White House.
2. The impeachment process is generally free from politics and partisanship.
3. Presidents can try to influence the judiciary by having the Speaker of the House argue cases before the court.
4. Barack Obama used signing statements much less than did George W. Bush.
5. Dwight Eisenhower is generally considered to be the first “modern” president.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE
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Toby and Rita Kahr were owners of 28 pieces of sterling silver that Rita's father had given them as a wedding present 27 years previously. Each piece of silver was engraved with the letter "K.". On April 5, 1983, the Kahrs brought used clothing to Goodwill Industries and told Goodwill personnel that they wanted to make a donation of clothing. Unknown to Toby and Rita, the sterling silver, along
with a wallet containing their credit cards, were included in their sacks. The Kahrs called Goodwill two hours later, when they realized what happened, and were told that the silver had been sold for $15 to Karen Markland. The Kahrs alleged that the silver had a value of $3,791 . The Kahrs brought a replevin action against Goodwill and Markland to recover the silver. a. As the property can be considered abandoned, both title and possessory rights vested in Goodwill. b. As the property can be considered lost, both title and possessory rights vested in Markland. c. As the property can be considered misplaced, title vested in Goodwill while the right to possess vested in Markland. d. None of the above is correct. No gift of the silver was made to Goodwill as there was no donative intent, and as misplaced property, title remains with the Kahrs.
What argument made by women to Congress led to women's suffrage?
a. Women argued that they made up more than 50 percent of the population. b. Women argued that they had a right to determine how their tax dollars were spent. c. Women argued that their wartime service to the nation should be rewarded with the right of suffrage. d. Women argued that they would bring unique viewpoints to elections. e. Women argued their right to participate could be found in the Bible.
Though rare, a "true" democracy, is a system in which __________
A) all citizens meet periodically to elect officials B) all citizens meet periodically to elect officials and personally enact laws C) popular accountability is common, but political competition is extremely limited D) the wealthy almost always have greater influence than the poor
Sun Belt states __________
a. have been steadily gaining political power b. have been steadily losing electoral votes c. tend to be more sparsely populated- d. tend to have higher tax burdens than other states