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How many justices are on the US Supreme Court?
The Supreme Court of the United States comprises nine justices: one Chief Justice, and eight Associate Justices. The Judiciary...
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Who nominates or selects US Supreme Court justices?
The President of the United States (Executive branch) nominates members to the Judiciary branch of government, including District...
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Who are the nine justices of the US Supreme Court?
The Current Justices of the US Supreme Court: John G. Roberts, Jr., Chief Justice of the United States, was born in Buffalo, New...
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What was the reason for the failure of Soviet-style communism more commonly Bolshevism?
WikiAnswers Contributors have offered several reasons: Ask an economist If you want a clear, compelling and comprehensive...
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What special powers do independent regulatory commissions possess?
Regulatory Commissions have a special place in the federal bureaucracy. They are independent of the three branches of government....
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Why was the constitution of Maine written?
A constitution, whether for a state or country, is enacted to establish fundamental laws and principles of a government. Its...
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What was the Roosevelt Corollary?
The Roosevelt Corollary was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine. It stated that no European countries were allowed to intervene in...
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What are the US cabinet departments?
Off the top of my head I can think of the Departments of State, Defense, Treasury, Education, Transportation, Housing and Urban...
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How do Supreme Court nominees get approved?
The pre-selected list of candidates is usually recommended by people in the President's political party or by members of...
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What do the stars on the US flag mean?
The white stars on the American flag symbolize the individual states. There is one star for each state in the union. There are...
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What is the difference between fascism and communism?
All of the answers below incorporate important elements that show similarities as well as differences between fascism and...
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What are the branches and functions of Maine government as laid out in the Maine Constitution?
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What was the essence of the Truman Doctrine and what was the situation that prompted this statement?
The essence of the Truman doctrine was that the United States would lend aid (money and weapons) to any nation that was being...
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To what extent were women in the 1950s second class citizens?
If you mean the USA, they were definitely not. Do you know any women who were wives and mothers during the 1950s? I do. Both my...
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What is the difference between a 'commonwealth' and a 'state'?
First of all to even talk about the concepts, you got to figure out where you are and in what jurisdiction: Jurisdiction is the...
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How can democracy in Australia give you freedoms but also hold constraints against you?
As Australia is a Parliamentary Democracy, the laws are NOT the same as in the USA. Australians have "rights" but they also...
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What is the role of the US Supreme Court?
The primary role of the US Supreme Court is interpreting the Constitution. The Supreme Court of the United States has the...
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Why did Roosevelt introduce the New Deal?
Roosevelt introduced the New Deal in response to the Great Depression of the 1930s which started when the stock market crashed in...
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When do US Supreme Court Terms begin and end and how many months do the justices hear arguments?
The Supreme Court Term begins the first Monday in October (October 5, in 2009) and ends the first Monday in October of the...
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Is our government functioning properly?
Do you mean effectively, or according to the Constitution, or in a way that satisfies most people or in a way that satisfies...
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How has Australia's relationship with Asia changed since federation?
There were always the conflicts between Australia and certain parts of Asia such as Japan, but now, the alliance between...
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What are the functions of the US Supreme Court?
The primary role of the US Supreme Court is interpreting the Constitution. The Supreme Court of the United States has the...
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What does the STATE Governor do How long is their term?
They are people!! looks like a person!!
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How many red stripes are on the American flag?
Simply there are exzactly seven red stripes on the American flag. (There are six white stripes, for a total of 13, representing...
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What are the beliefs of the Dominican Republic?
All about Dominican Republic here ............ http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/dr.html The...
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What is one condition that allowed for the rise of totalitarian government in Europe in the 1930s?
Most of the countries (Eastern Europe, Germany, fascist Italy, Spain) who embraced totalitarianism had little or no prior history...
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Does a member of the House of Representatives represent the same constituency as a member of the Senate from the same state?
Yes and No. Representation is apportioned by population for the seats in the House of Representatives with a minimum of one...
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After a bill is passed by Congress and signed by the President how long does it take for a new law to take affect?
A bill is "enacted" on the same day it is signed by the President. The "effective date," however is written into the text of the...
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How did Francisco Franco come to power?
He began the Spanish Revolution. He led a military coup against the democratically elected government of the Spanish Republic...
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What is collective security?
The strategy by which people (animals) agree not to attack each other and to join in defending against any aggressor. The moari...
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What government branch does US Customs fall under?
The Executive Branch. United States Customs and Border Protection is an agency of the Department of Homeland Security.
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What does GOP stand for in terms of the Republican Party?
GOP is the nickname for the Republican Party. Per the GOP website, GOP originally stood for "Gallant Old Party." It stands for...
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When did Communism start?
The theory and ideas of Communism were developed by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in the 19th century. The first government...
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How did racial discrimination in America during the Cold War make the US' actions abroad seem a contradiction?
US criticisms of Soviet human rights abuses were often met with the response "and what about the human rights of black people in...
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What was the Watergate scandal?
The Watergate Scandal (1972�1974) (or just "Watergate") was an American political scandal and constitutional crisis that led to...
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How have womens rights changed since the depression and World War 1?
Women got the right to vote and to work in factories, and also they were allowed, or not looked down on, for wanting to fight in...
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What is the Wagner Act?
created a system to arbitrate disputes between unions and employers prohibited employers from interfering with union...
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Who is Bob Dole?
A farm boy, decorated WWII veteran, long-time Senator from Kansas, Republican candidate for President in 1996. Check the Related...
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How did John Foster Dulles plan to change US foreign policy?
John Foster Dulles believed that communism was evil. He found it impossible to consider the Soviet Union anything but an enemy of...
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What kind of government does France have?
There is a bicameral legislature. The government is headed by a prime minister who is appointed by the President. The lower house...
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How is Australia's relationship with Japan in terms of political relations defense trade foreign aid and investment?
try looking on www.dfat.gov.au
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What countries have true free market economies?
Historically, a fully free market has never existed. Most "free market" economies are "mixed."
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How has Western Canada been alienated from Eastern Canada?
Good question. From an easterner's point of view;Canada;s power and population base leans toward the east.Notoriously more so...
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Why is the elephant the mascot for Republicans?
This symbol of the party was born in the imagination of cartoonist Thomas Nast and first appeared in Harper's Weekly on November...
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Why were Russians called Reds?
The Russians were not called the "Reds," the Soviets were. The distinction is a historical one. The Bolshevik revolution was...
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What type of government does Japan have?
Japan has a monarchy, with a parliament to keep the monarch in check. Basically, their government is the same as England's, I...
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How does Social Darwinism reinforce Laissez-faire?
Social Darwinism reinforces Laissez-faire because because it says that if you are not of good breeding you will not succeed, if...
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The key element of the program that came to be called Reaganomics was?
Cutting marginal income tax rates (particularly capital gains) and using targeted tax credits & accelerated depreciation (for...
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In which senate district is South Evanston located?
Hello, I need more information. May you be talking about Evanston, IL(USA)? If so then you would have two senators - because...
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What is the origin of election day on Tuesday?
The Constitution (Article II Section I) provided that Congress would determine the date of appointment of electors. In 1845,...
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There 's a rumor that Thai Crown Prince has just passed away in GermanIs it true?
This rumor is now being spread amongst the Thai community based on a phone call from someone in NY. They are saying he died in...
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How has the United States shaped world events in the twentieth century?
In too many ways to list. Both good and bad. I will list a few below. You may want to research them or pick new ones to...
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What are the benefits of protests in society?
it's simple it's a way to be heard and for others to see that they are not alone. It's a way to make change!
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How does the Antarctic Treaty protect Antarctica?
The treaty protects Antarctica's sovereignty, though legally it has none, the treaty prevents countries from actually annexing...
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How is the Constitution democratic and undemocratic?
The constitution created a republic. A republic is a form of democracy, but slightly different from a pure democracy. To increase...
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How does Social Security reform work?
That depends on the reformer. The reform George Bush is advocating would incorporate some sort of private savings account....
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Is war right or wrong?
I think that war is neccessary and natural. Humans have been fighting wars since the beginning of creation. I think that war is...
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Was the 11 September 2001 terrorist attack predestined by higher beings?
The flight number of ill fated flight was Q33N. Open a new word document on your computer . Put caps lock on type the above...
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What are present-day race relations in the United States?
Obviously everyone has their own perception of racism, what it constitutes, what is acceptable behavior. Historically, rural...
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Can the US government restrict your civil rights for the sake of national security?
Yes, but not permanently. When the danger is passed then your civil rights should be given back to you. Marcy OK, but let's...
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What are some of the United States' foreign policies?
- To maintain its own global dominance. - To spread democracy, allegedly (but many people think this is just a rhetorical cover...
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Who is the President of the United States as of today?
As of January 20, 2009, the US president is Barack Hussein Obama II.
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How did the outcome of World War 2 influence global politics after 1945?
There are many books and links about the world after WWII. The aftermath of World War II left the world with two superpowers. The...
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Why do some people think socialism is the best form of government?
Socialism is not a form of government. It is an economic theory much like Capitalist or Mercantilism. Most people are attached...
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How did women's roles change in Canada in the 1900s?
Women’s Changing Roll During 1900 · January of 1914 several hundred women met with the premier of Manitoba · Had a petition...
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What was the impact of McCarthyism in the US?
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If a dirty bomb is detonated in the United States what will be the official response by the US government?
Well, assuming the president is still alive he/she would make a public address, blame it on Al Queda, and proceed to attack a...
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What does Freedom of Speech include?
It means you're lucky you can do so! Freedom of Speech means you can make statements about the government, the country you are...
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How many electoral votes does it take to win the presidential election?
270. In the early days of the United States, this number periodically increase as the number of states and population grew (e.g....
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What countries have sovereign immunity in the US?
None, only diplomats have limited immunity from prosecution in the USA.
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How many people signed the US Constitution?
Of the fifty five delegates, forty-two attended most of the meetings, and thirty-nine actually signed the Constitution. Edmund...
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What type of government does China have?
It is a system of multi-party cooperation and political consultation under the leadership of the Communist Party of China...
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How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
There are 435 people or voting members in the house of representatives
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What was the Truman doctrine?
The truman doctrin was set forth for times of war. The truman doctrine basically said that a country should not invade without a...
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What is the minimum age you have to be to serve in the House of Representatives?
The Constitution establishes the qualifications for members of the House of Representatives and Senate. A Representative must be...
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What is the role of the Chief Justice of the United States?
The Chief Justice of the United States is the ranking member of that court. As Chief they have the privilege of writing majority...
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Who wrote the Fair Housing Act and when was it passed?
Below is a great link about fair housing laws. If you go to that link you will see another link just about the fair housing act....
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What countries have a king or queen?
Lesotho - King Letsie III Morocco - King Mohammed VI Swaziland - King Mswati III Bhutan - King Jigme Khesar Namgyal...
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Was the New Deal a success?
The New Deal was a great success in that it improved the federal government's role in economic affairs. It was not at all...
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Where did the term Bible Belt originate?
I live in Florida near Alabama .. on every corner there is a baptist church and here is what I found that may mean a circle of...
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What are arguments for and against Turkey being accepted into the European Union?
First of all, because most of its territory is not located in Europe but in Asia Second, altough the gross national income may...
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How did Hitler maintain his power?
He was a very charismatic man and the people liked what they heard from him. The country had just endured WWI a few years before...
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Why was the Roosevelt Corollary a very important step in US foreign policy especially toward Latin America?
Well, the Roosevelt Corollary stated that the United States would pay off the debts of Latin American countries in order to keep...
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What is the history of Montana's Political Parties?
Unknown. No President had resided there ever, so no I don't know
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What is a satellite nation?
The satellite nations are the regions between germany and russia that were formed with the assistance of the UN after the end of...
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How do you define leadership?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leadership
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Where specifically did the Portuguese immigrate to in Canada in the early 1900's and why?
they settled in your mom
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What does separation of church and state mean?
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the...
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What was government or politics like for NY in 1700?
it was a monarchy ruled by the dutch and it was called newamsterdam
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What are yes-or-no pro-and-con arguments for and against corporal punishment of criminals?
In other foreign countries they have tougher punishments that we view as "cruel." Yet people are a lot more likely not to steal...
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Name 3 current events in the news today?
war, terrorism, economics....
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What does 'Without your two great political parties cutting across economic and geographic interests democracy as you know it could never have been made to function' mean?
"Without our two great political parties cutting across economic and geographic interests, democracy as we know it could never...
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What is the Elastic Clause?
In Article I Section 8 of the US Constitution lies the "enumerated powers" of Congress. The last of which is what is referred to...
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How many women are in the United States Congress?
Women Serving in the 109th Congress 2005-07: There are currently 14 women in the United States Senate and 67 in the House of...
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What are the duties of the legislative branch?
The legislative branch of the federal government consists of the Congress, which is divided into two chambers -- the Senate and...
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What is the economy like in a constitutional monarchy?
a form of government in which one person who inherits or is forced to a throne the leader's power is limited by laws
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What were the negative and positive effects of imperialism in Africa on the colonised?
Some citizens appreciated some of the Western ideas and disliked others. However, some people resented the Westerners because...
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Should Taiwan belong to China?
From China's perspective, there is only one China in the world. Taiwan has been a part of China for hundreds of years. They speak...
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What was the difference between the early Democratic-Republican party and the Federalists?
Federalists believed in a strong central government and a loose interpretation of the Constitution. Generally they were...
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How many articles does the US Constitution contain?
The Constitution contains 7 articles. Article 1 deals with the Legislative branch, Article 2 is the executive branch, article 3...
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