566 Answered Questions for the topic government & politics
05/15/19
Why were pre-election polls and forecast models inconsistent with the election of Donald Trump?
As it's obvious now, pre-election polling and forecast models were inconsistent with the vote count in this election cycle as not many predicted a Trump victory.
Is there any particular reason why...
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05/14/19
What is the real role of the queen in UK in these days?
What is the role in the government or social of this Queen in UK in these days?
Government & Politics
05/13/19
True Or False. The NSA views the email headers to prevent catastrophic attacks to the country.
Government & Politics
05/12/19
The third house refers to pressure groups and lobbying.
Is this statement true or false?
Government & Politics
05/12/19
city council members do not always agree with the ideas of the mayor. explain.
Government & Politics
05/09/19
The state courts of Texas adjudicate what types of matters?
The state courts of Texas adjudicate what types of matters?
a. Civil law matters only
b. Matters of federal law
c. Criminal law matters only
d. Matters of federal or...
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Government & Politics
05/09/19
Which of the following bodies are involved in regulating the state's lawyers in Texas?
Which of the following bodies are involved in regulating the state's lawyers in Texas?
a. The State Bar of Texas solely
b. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and...
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Government & Politics
05/09/19
In a civil trial in a state district court in Texas, how many jurors does it take to decide the outcome of the case?
In a civil trial in a state district court in Texas, how many jurors does it take to decide the outcome of the case?
a.
b. a unanimous vote of the 12
c.
d. a vote of 7 or more...
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Government & Politics
05/09/19
The process of selecting a trial jury, known as voir dire, is
The process of selecting a trial jury, known as voir dire, is
a. handled exclusively and totally by the trial judge.
b. a process of elimination, essentially in that after challenges...
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Government & Politics
05/09/19
Only two states have two courts at the state supreme level (also known as a "bifurcated system"), Oklahoma and
Only two states have two courts at the state supreme level (also known as a "bifurcated system"), Oklahoma...
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Government & Politics
05/09/19
Courts with only original jurisdiction (i.e., a trial court) hear and resolve cases heard for the first time based only upon the facts that are presented in evidence before
Courts with only original jurisdiction (i.e., a trial court) hear and resolve cases heard for the first time based only upon the facts that are presented in evidence before
a. an appellate...
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05/07/19
If I register for a party and vote in its primaries, am I obligated to vote for the same party in the general elections?
So, lets say I register for **Party**, and vote in the primaries for a candidate. If that candidate doesn't proceed to the general elections, is there any reason that I am obligated to then vote...
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05/07/19
Do federal agencies ever spend more than is appropriated?
I assume that most bank transfers in government are done by a fairly low level employee writing a check or transfer. What if an agency spends more than is allocated? Will their checks bounce? How...
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05/06/19
What happens to delegates when a candidate withdraws or suspends their campaign?
In the United States Presidential Primaries, what happens to a candidates delegates if they later withdraw from the race? For example, in the [2016 Republican Presidential Primary for the State of...
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05/06/19
Why and how is the Vice President elected in U.S?
1. Why is the Vice President elected in the US? Why isn't he chosen by the President like any other secretary? Is there any important reason why the writers of the Constitution made that...
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Government & Politics Civics
05/06/19
States' electors are determined by the majority political parties in their legislatures. True or false
05/06/19
What are the arguments made in favor of a minority government over majority government and vice versa?
What are the arguments made in favor of a minority government over majority government and vice versa? I've heard majority is better because they typically last longer, but I don't see why this is...
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05/05/19
What's my change power in a democratic society?
How can I, even in a small way, can fight against politicians who vote for the growth of their own wage or even the corruption? It seems we're in a well organized society and that everybody is...
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05/05/19
Titles for US public figures?
It appears that it is customary in the US to continue to refer to prominent public figures by the title they previously held, e.g. President Obama, Secretary Clinton etc. I understand that this is...
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05/05/19
Are there countries where a group is elected instead of a single leader?
I mostly know about the French government and a couple of European ones. In all cases, you vote for a single leader (President, Prime minister, ...), which then forms his government by choosing...
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05/04/19
Can both US Senators from a state be elected at the same time?
I understand the US constitution mandates three rolling 'classes' of nearly equal numbers of Senators be elected every two years, each for 6 year terms. The convention has been to not elect both...
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