The 1963 model state constitution suggests executives should appoint judges to the state court system. How have states followed this recommendation?
a. Thirty-one states still elect at least some of their judges.
b. All states follow this recommendation and appoint judges.
c. None of the states follow this recommendation; all have opted to elect judges.
d. All state Supreme Court judges are now appointed.
a
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a. voter turnout has been low. b. no new parties have been formed since the creation of United Russia. c. national election laws effectively disqualify small national parties and regional parties. d. although the country has held regular elections, Russia has yet to experience a real transfer of power from one political grouping to another. e. new parties cannot be formed without the consent of the government.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruling that same-sex marriages were constitutional in that in 2003, illustrates the concept of
a. unitary government. b. shared sovereigntuy. c. states rights. d. "Defense of Marriage" Law. e. confederation.
According to Article I of the Constitution, a proposed piece of legislation requires a ________ in both the House and Senate to become law.
A. three-quarters majority vote B. two-thirds majority vote C. simple majority vote D. unanimous vote E. three-fifths majority vote
District staffers do NOT focus on which relationship for their member of Congress?
a. Individuals in home districts b. Organizations in home districts c. Groups in home districts d. Federal agencies