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What profession did Whitman work in during the Civil War that influenced his poetry?

How did Whitman view the American people?

Nominations to the US Supreme Court follow the norm of senatorial courtesy, whereby the president consults with senators of the state that contains the vacant seat.

Which of the following is not a responsibility of law clerks in the Supreme Court?

In the courtroom, decisions that are based on _______________ rely on established legal norms arising from previous cases that concern the same legal questions.

When the defendant has agreed to plead guilty to committing a crime in exchange for a reduced charge or sentence, the prosecutor and defendant in the case has agreed to pursue a ________________________________.

Explain the principal-agent problem and how it affects productivity in the bureaucracy. For maximum credit, your answer must address who the players are, the problem that exists between the players, and how the problem influences productivity (i.e., ability to implement policy) within the bureaucracy.

Parties in cases heard on appeal in the courtroom are either referred to as the petitioner or the respondent. Which of the following fits the profile of a petitioner in the case?

When Congress submits a bill for the president’s consideration, he has, per the Constitution, ten days to act. If, however, Congress has adjourned (i.e., not in session, departed from Capitol Hill) by the 11th day, he can simply avoid taking any action on the bill. If he declines to take action by the 11th day, and Congress is simultaneously not in session, then he issues what amounts to a ____________________. They cannot be overridden.