As the American colonies transformed themselves into sovereign states, republican sentiment was so strong in many of them that the _____ became all-powerful
A) legislatures
B) courts
C) executive branches
D) state governments
E) bureaucracies
A
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What is the most recent trend in electoral politics that encourages candidates to win votes by publicizing policy innovations?
A. political entrepreneurship B. political opportunism C. political reactionism D. political gamesmanship
Which of the following statements is true about the dual court system?
a. All federal judges are appointed, and all state judges are elected. b. Most cases are heard in the state courts. c. The state supreme courts have final say when a case includes a federal question. d. Cases often begin in the federal system but are sent to the state courts on appeal. e. In most states, the supreme court is the only court with appellate jurisdiction.
Since the terrorist attacks of 9/11/2001, all of the following have happened EXCEPT
A. the Freedom of Information Act was abolished. B. the FBI began restricting information about its activities. C. the military began restricting information about its activities. D. federal agencies removed many documents from public view. E. the trend toward open government has reversed.
In Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court struck down the doctrine of
a. states’ rights. b. separate-but-equal. c. equal protection. d. right to privacy.