A sitting senator has a large staff at his disposal during his reelection bid. This is an example of a(n)

a. coattail effect.
b. incumbency advantage.
c. initiative.
d. mandate.
e. popular referendum.

ANS: B

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The acceptance of judicial review following the decision in Marbury v. Madison was

a. affirmed by the other branches over time by establishing precedent. b. quickly overturned by Congress once the Federalists regained control. c. quickly affirmed by the other branches of government as a reasonable compromise. d. ignored by the other branches since the Supreme Court could not enforce its decisions.

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