In an effort to secure public support for a controversial tax reform bill, the President embarks on a nationwide tour, making speeches, holding town hall meetings, and appearing on news programs to promote the plan. This strategy is an example of which presidential tactic, and how does it impact the legislative process?

A large group of employees sues a company after discovering they were all denied overtime pay in violation of labor laws. Instead of filing separate lawsuits, they join together in a single case against the company. What type of legal action are they taking, and why is it effective?

How does the practice of recess appointments reflect the balance of powers between the executive and legislative branches in the U.S. government?

Becoming a committee chair is not usually a function of seniority.

James Madison was mostly concerned about the potential tyranny of minority factions.

A unitary system of government is

The following case restored the death penalty

Which of the following describes a role of the Senate, as opposed to the House of Representatives?

A social worker at a government agency regularly decides how to allocate benefits to clients based on individual circumstances, even when there are strict guidelines in place. In doing so, they sometimes bend the rules to ensure that the most vulnerable people receive assistance. Which of the following best describes the role of this social worker?

The “Miranda warning” ensures which constitutional right?