Which of the following questions would be considered a litmus test of a judicial nominee during a confirmation hearing?
a. Is the court bound by precedent?
b. What is your personal view on the death penalty?
c. Is there a constitutional right to privacy?
d. Is judicial review overused?
Answer: c
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The No Child Left Behind Act is an example of __________.
A. a block grant B. a categorical grant C. a programmatic request D. an unfunded mandate
According to research by Kimmel (1991), IRB decisions seem to be partially dependent on
a. the size of the university (larger universities tend to have lower approval rates). b. gender (male reviewers are more likely to approve studies). c. time of day (more studies are approved in the morning). d. age (younger reviewers tend to be more lenient).
The definition of bureaucracy includes all of the following notions EXCEPT
A) a large organization. B) authority divided among several managers. C) complexity of structure. D) appointed officials. E) an issue network.