Describe the role of the judiciary in authoritarian regimes.
What will be an ideal response?
It functions on money, power, and influence; it is used by the government to condemn its opposition; it has no power to decide political cases; it may preserve some property and security rights.
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To run an effectivecampaign, a candidate needs __________
a. several campaign managers b. a skilled embezzler c. a travel agent d. volunteers
Preferred-custody statutes
a. codify the tender years doctrine. b. mandate joint custody as a matter of law. c. establish guidelines for the judge to use in determining what custody arrangement would be in the best interest of the child. d. prohibit the future modification of the original custody decision.
How might you characterize the difference between inside lobbying and outside lobbying?
a. Inside lobbying focuses on reelecting incumbent candidates, while outside lobbying pursues the election of challengers b. Inside lobbying most often occurs with members of Congress and their staff, while outside lobbyists focus primarily on the executive branch. c. Inside lobbying takes place within the power structures of Washington, while outside lobbying is driven by individuals who are "outside" the political system. d. Inside lobbyists advocate directly with decision makers in government, while outside lobbyists seek to influence opinion and stimulate action by the general public. e. Inside lobbyists file briefs or pursue litigation, while outside lobbyists focus primarily on public demonstrations and rallies.
Elections for members of Congress occur __________
a. on the second Tuesday in November b. every two years in odd-numbered years c. on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years d. in the first week of November in odd-numbered years