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What was the result of the Court's ruling in Miranda v. Arizona? It established the good-faith exception to the exclusionary rule. If a suspect has not been informed of his rights, his confession cannot be used as evidence. It established the exclusionary rule. The state must provide an attorney if a defendant cannot afford one. If a suspect has not been informed of his rights, the charges against him must be dropped.

If a suspect has not been informed of his rights, his confession cannot be used as evidence.

Why has the custom of senatorial courtesy been criticized? because presidents find it difficult to find judicial candidates who would be accepted by their state senators because it results in unqualified candidates being confirmed because senators block the nomination of judges on the basis of party politics because it forces presidents to share the nomination power with the members of the Senate because senators from the opposing party use it to block the president's nominations for partisan purposes

because it forces presidents to share the nomination power with the members of the Senate

Why is the threat of a veto a powerful presidential tool? because the public usually supports the president more than it supports Congress because Congress does not want the negative media attention associated with a presidential veto because it is difficult for Congress to obtain the two-thirds vote necessary to override a presidential veto because the president can use the line-item veto to cut out pet projects favored by certain members of Congress because a presidential veto kills a bill until the next session of Congress

because it is difficult for Congress to obtain the two-thirds vote necessary to override a presidential veto

The president has all of the following expressed powers under the Constitution EXCEPT to veto bills passed by Congress to declare war to appoint ambassadors, subject to Senate confirmation to grant reprieves and pardons for federal offenses to convene Congress in special sessions

to declare war

What kind of federal grants are awarded based on competitive applications for specific undertakings? block grants revenue sharing broad-based aid program grants formula grants

program grants

Beginning in 2006, it was difficult for President George W. Bush to get his domestic program passed. What is the best explanation for this? His approval ratings suffered a steady decline. The government was unified. The poor economy made it difficult for Congress to fund new programs. He refused to work with Congress on bipartisan legislation. He concentrated on foreign affairs and did not put forth a domestic agenda.

His approval ratings suffered a steady decline.

Why was the Voting Rights Act successful in meeting its goal of increasing African-American voter registration in the South? I. because the goal was clear—to increase African-American voter registration II. because federal officials oversaw the law III. because local officials agreed with the law IV. because black voters were protected when going to the polls II, III, and IV II and IV I and II I, II, and IV I, III, and IV

I. because the goal was clear—to increase African-American voter registration II. because federal officials oversaw the law IV. because black voters were protected when going to the polls

What role does political party affiliation play in the selection of federal judges? Party affiliation is much more important than qualifications. Many unqualified judges are appointed because they are faithful to the party. Under the merit rules for civil service, presidents are barred from considering party affiliation in appointing federal judges. Some. Federal judges are appointed based upon their qualifications, but equally qualified candidates are judged based upon party affiliation. Presidents usually appoint members of their political party, and these people are generally qualified. None. Federal judges are appointed based upon their qualifications rather than their party affiliation

Presidents usually appoint members of their political party, and these people are generally qualified.

Which of the following serves as a check by Congress over the executive? All revenue bills must originate in the House of Representatives. The Senate can refuse to confirm a person nominated to be a judge. Congress can override a presidential veto by a majority vote of both houses. Congress can change the number and jurisdiction of the lower courts. Congress can remove Cabinet secretaries.

The Senate can refuse to confirm a person nominated to be a judge.

When does a president have the best chance of getting his program enacted? after he holds a press conference and asks the public to support a program during wartime during a period at the beginning of his term, when he can claim a mandate during his second term, after he has had time to develop relationships with members of Congress halfway through his first term, after he has established himself when his approval ratings have increased because of a prolonged war or economic recession

during a period at the beginning of his term, when he can claim a mandate

All of the following are cited as reasons for low voter turnout EXCEPT registration procedures make voting more difficult negative campaigning discourages voters American elections are dominated by the two major parties felons are not allowed to vote, and this significantly decreases turnout elections are held frequently

felons are not allowed to vote, and this significantly decreases turnout

What encourages a two-party system in the United States? ticket-splitting by voters between the Republican and Democratic parties the selection of candidates through caucuses the selection of candidates through primaries the inclusion of ballot initiatives and referendums the fact that elections are for single-member districts, with plurality representation

the fact that elections are for single-member districts, with plurality representation