After hearing a case, an appeals court may ______.

a. confirm the original court’s ruling, reverse the decision, or remand the case to a lower court
b. decide to hear new testimony, reverse the decision of the lower court, or institute a new decision
c. overturn the lower court’s ruling, confirm the court’s decision, or allow for new evidence
d. hear direct testimony, make a judicial decision, or determine appropriate punishment

a. confirm the original court’s ruling, reverse the decision, or remand the case to a lower court

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Which of these is an example of direct democracy?

a. A small town's school board approving a new high school design b. The state legislature voting to increase funding for school construction c. The Senate confirming a new head of the U.S. Department of Education d. Voters at an annual town meeting deciding whether or not to build a new high school

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President George Washington sought to address the problem of delegation in part by ______.

A. replacing officials at regular intervals B. appointing men of superior reputation, education, and means-as well as with financial incentives such as giving customs officials a share of goods seized from smugglers C. abdicating responsibility for the appointment process to Congress D. holding public referenda on high-profile appointments

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