The formal duties that the Constitution assigns to the vice president are to preside over the Senate, to vote in case of a tie in that body, and to help decide whether the president is disabled, and if so, to serve as acting president
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Describe the relationship Americans have with gun control
A) Most favor some form of gun control, but most also own guns. B) Though they are primarily uninformed about the issue, most favor some form of gun control. C) In addition being quite energized about the issue, most also favor form of gun control. D) Though they are primarily lukewarm about the issue, most favor some form of gun control.
Distinguish between primitive and modern judicial systems
A) Primitive legal systems rely largely on labyrinthine written and codified laws, while modern systems rely on oral rhetoric. B) Modern legal systems utilize recent advances in technology, while primitive legal systems must do without such amenities. C) Modern legal systems better ensure the rights of citizens, while primitive systems function on superstition and disbelief. D) Primitive legal systems are oral and consist of customs and beliefs, while modern systems are written and largely codified.
Under the doctrine of sovereign immunity, a citizen cannot
A) appeal a case that was decided more than one year earlier. B) bring two suits against one individual for the same crime. C) bring the same suit to courts in two different states. D) appeal a case that has already been ruled on by the Supreme Court. E) sue the government without its consent.
Which of the following groups moved from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party?
A. progressive Democrats B. liberal Democrats C. conservative Democrats D. African Americans