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In a typical tort case,

A) the defendant is not allowed to appeal the verdict if he or she loses.
B) the plaintiff is not allowed to appeal the verdict if he or she loses.
C) the government immediately appeals the verdict if it loses.
D) one individual charges that he or she has been injured by another's negligence or malfeasance.

On Jun 23, 2024


D
LG

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The Civil Service Act of 1883 attempted to pattern government hiring after practices found in

A) business.
B) the Catholic Church.
C) Congress.
D) local government.

On Jun 20, 2024


A
LG

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What is the ultimate goal of a political party?

A) raising the most money
B) creating the party platform
C) winning elections
D) nominating candidates

On Jun 06, 2024


C
LG

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The Office of Management and Budget is important because

A) it has the power to veto any legislation passed by Congress that negatively impacts the federal budget.
B) the Constitution requires that the president receive its approval for every administrative rule change he or she proposes and for every tax increase he or she suggests.
C) it is granted the authority under the Constitution to pass the federal budget.
D) its personnel are an integral part of virtually every conceivable presidential responsibility,such as overseeing regulatory proposals,reporting on agency activities,and preparing the national budget.

On Jun 03, 2024


D
LG

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Explain the importance of judicial review.

On Jun 01, 2024


Students' answers may vary.
This is the power of the courts to invalidate the actions of legislatures and executives on the grounds that these actions conflict with the Constitution.
LG

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The three MOST important federal programs to assist the working poor are

A) Social Security,Medicare,and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
B) the home mortgage deduction,the state and local tax deduction,and the deduction for charitable contributions.
C) the Affordable Care Act,the Earned Income Tax Credit,and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
D) Medicaid,Aid to Families with Dependent Children,and the Troubled Assets Relief Program.

On May 29, 2024


C
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Explain the lengthy process for a bill to become a law.How does this process illuminate the importance of committees? Make sure to explain the president's interaction on the legislation.

On May 24, 2024


The process for a bill to become a law in the United States is a lengthy and complex one. It begins with the introduction of a bill in either the House of Representatives or the Senate. The bill then goes through a series of steps, including committee review, debate, and voting in both chambers of Congress. If the bill passes both chambers, it is then sent to the President for approval.

The importance of committees in this process cannot be overstated. Committees play a crucial role in reviewing and shaping legislation before it is brought to the full chamber for consideration. They provide a forum for in-depth discussion and analysis of the bill, and allow for input from experts and stakeholders. Without the work of committees, the legislative process would be much less informed and thorough.

Once a bill has passed both chambers of Congress, it is sent to the President for approval. The President has the power to either sign the bill into law or veto it. If the President vetoes the bill, it can still become law if both chambers of Congress vote to override the veto by a two-thirds majority.

The President's interaction with legislation is a crucial part of the process, as their approval is ultimately required for a bill to become law. The President's input and potential veto power serve as a check on the legislative process, ensuring that only bills with broad support and careful consideration become law.

In conclusion, the process for a bill to become a law is a lengthy and intricate one, and the role of committees is essential in shaping and refining legislation. The President's interaction with legislation adds an additional layer of scrutiny and accountability to the process, highlighting the importance of a thorough and deliberative legislative process.
LG

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Studying tombstones to create social comparisons between cemetery structure and social structure is an example of

A) official documentary records.
B) accretion.
C) physical erosion.
D) archival strategies.

On May 21, 2024


D
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What is the function of a responsible party?

On May 03, 2024


Students' answers may vary.
It is to form consistent and meaningful ideologies and programs that become well known to the voters.The winning party is held accountable by voters for implementation of programs and their consequences.
LG

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The Supreme Court articulated a right to privacy in a case involving

A) a law criminalizing abortion.
B) access to birth control.
C) the right to die.
D) sodomy laws.

On May 01, 2024


B