The American Revolution was fought on the twin principles of liberty and equality, but slavery became the practice of the land

A court that hears and weighs evidence in order to reach the first decision in a civil or criminal case is a court of __________ jurisdiction

a. appellate b. constitutional c. trial d. original

Which one of the following features is found in the French semipresidential system but not in a classic presidential system like the United States? a. There is a dual executive

b. Parliament can force the president to resign. c. The president is elected by the entire country by universal suffrage. d. The legislature can defeat legislation proposed by the government. e. The president can be impeached by the prime minister.