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Failure to enact laws
that are widely percieved
to have merit. |
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A charge similar to a criminal indictment
brought against an official |
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Political scandal involving
abuse of power, bribery
and obstruction of justice |
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Rejection of legislative act
by the executive branch |
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Early months of a president's term
when his popularity with
the public and congress is high |
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Departments, agencies, bureaus, and offices
that perform
functions of government |
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Budget for government starting, for ex.,
10-01-10 ending 09-31-11 |
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Limiting of official rules and supervisions
from business and professional
activity |
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Involves intervening with
executive agencies
on behalf of
constituents |
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Juries called to determine
guilt or innocence |
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Where cases are
begun, argued,
and initially decided |
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A criminal law
that works against
the accused |
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Actions other than speech itself
that constitue
political expression |
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Warning given by law enforcement
that informs criminal suspects
of their constitutional rights |
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Short Answer
Qualifications of the President(U.S.) |
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To be considered for the position of President of the US, one must be 35 years of age, a natural born citizen, or a US citizenship of 14 years. |
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Short Answer
Why was Homeland Security est.? |
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To secure the nation from threats and terrorist attacks, reduce vulnerability, and minimize damage if one occurs. 19 attacks since 2001. I would say its working well. |
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Short Answer
Should SCJ be apppointed for life? |
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Yes, because it's the one thing that ensures the courts to be stable, the judiciaries know they will have high job security, no matter what their decisions are. |
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What kind of speech is protected by the 1st Amendment? |
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| Symbolic speech, speeches that create clear and present danger. Not one with slander or libel, or ones that are tangible and immediate, or have fighting words. |
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Essay #2
Politics have a role in the selection of SCJ?
Is Supreme Court lib, consv, or neither?
Identify SCJ of each party.
Including swing votes. |
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No, Conservative.
Liberal-Stevens, Ginsburg, Breyer, Souter
Conserv-Roberts, Alito, Scalia, Thomas
Indpt- Kennedy, Swing Vote |
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