Which statement best describes the appellate court process?
a. only questions of law may be appealed
b. trial court findings of fact are subject to scrutiny
c. if the record is unclear, witnesses may be called
d. single judges typically make the decision
a
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When publicly questioning global warming during his 2012 presidential campaign, Texas Governor Rick Perry __________
a. relied on a 2009 study by scientists at Texas A&M University finding no evidence of climate change b. was simply echoing the beliefs of most of the Democrats in the state legislature c. argued for stricter regulation of the oil and gas industry by the federal government d. was out of step with a majority of Texans who do believe that global warming is occurring
The 1792 election was the first presidential race following the initial election of George Washington as first president, during which Washington ran unopposed for a second term. Which of the following is true concerning this election?
A) Washington was the only candidate because he did not allow anyone to oppose him. B) This was the last presidential election in which there was no political party competition. C) It was later learned that Britain's king was supportive of Washington's candidacy. D) Political parties were illegal during this time so no legitimate competition could be formulated. E) It marked the beginning of a long era of the one-party system of government in the United States.