The Supreme Court consists of the chief justice and ________ associate justices.
A) eight
B) ten
C) six
D) twelve
E) nine
Answer: A) eight
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A. attempts to satisfy the individual needs of a country's citizens B. opposes government redistribution of income C. seeks to control almost all aspects of social and economic life D. acquires power through inheritance
A system where the governor makes appointments from a list submitted by a commission and judges must be reapproved in a referendum at regular intervals is called
a. partisan election. b. nonpartisan election. c. legislative appointment. d. gubernatorial appointment. e. merit selection.
At the federal level, why are judges appointed for life?
a. It is difficult to convince anyone to serve as a federal judge. b. They have little power when it comes to invalidating government policies. c. This approach is designed to insulate them from public opinion. d. All policy and laws go through the judicial system.
Which government body is responsible for consenting to the ratification of treaties?
A) House of Representatives B) Senate C) Office of the President D) Supreme Court E) White House Cabinet