A state case is more likely to be heard by the federal courts when which of the following occurs?
a. It involves a federal question.
b. A state governor requests a federal court hearing.
c. It involves a criminal matter.
d. The same courts are unable to come up with the decision.
a. It involves a federal question.
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Signing statements are
a. the text of the President’s remarks when signing bills. b. the recommendations from the Office of Management and Budget about the budgetary impact of bills. c. declarations presidents sometimes issue when approving a bill that they will not enforce or implement certain provisions of a bill. d. the explanation the President provides when exercising his ability to strike out objectionable parts of bills that he signs into law.
The Luddites in Britain in the mid-nineteenth century:
a. helped to develop new technologies for weaving b. opposed the use of new technologies for weaving c. fought against slavery in Britain d. were wool merchants who opposed cotton
Bicameralism is intended to weaken the legislature's capacity to act too quickly and impulsively.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The procedure for the passage of legislation in Germany is generally which of the following?
a. It is introduced by the Bundestag, sent to committee in the Bundestag for deliberation, and then approved by the Bundesrat. b. It is introduced by the executive, voted on by the Bundestag, and then approved by the Bundesrat. c. It is introduced by the executive, voted on by the Bundesrat, and then approved by the Bundestag. d. It is introduced by the Bundestag, sent to committee in the Bundestag for deliberation, and then approved by the executive. e. It is introduced simultaneously in both the Bundesrat and Bundestag; sent to committee, in both houses, for deliberation, and then approved by the executive.