Exam 3: The Structure and Function of Courts, Legislatures, and Administrative Agencies

The final decision reached by a court is called an adjudication.

Candidates for judges who run for election with a party identification is referred to as ______.

Identify which of the following is NOT an adequate definition of a system used to select state court judges.

Identify which of the following attempt to influence lawmakers to support laws that they favor.

The governor selecting court judges qualified by a nonpartisan commission is referred to as ______.

Approximately what ratio are female police officers?

A number of agencies are authorized by law to adjudicate disputes. The primary function of these agencies concerns handling disputes and is focused on employment discrimination and occupational health ______.

Identify which one of the primary branches of the UN has the responsibility for maintaining international peace and security.

Identify which one of the primary branches of the UN has the responsibility to deal with issues of economic development, the environment, population, and human rights.

U.S. Supreme Court Justices are elected for 4-year terms.

Identify which of the following primary branches of the UN undertakes studies and provides information to other branches of the UN.

Define and explain private disputes and identify the parties involved.

Identify which of the following refers to the reliance on precedent.

Identify approximately how many police departments are in large urban areas.

The Second Amendment protects from double jeopardy-being prosecuted for the same crime twice.