The death penalty in all its forms constitutes "cruel and unusual punishment," according to the U.S. Supreme Court

In 1986, presidential aides sought to trade arms for U.S. hostages in Iran and then use some profits from the arms sales to support the anti-Marxist contras fighting in Nicaragua. Congress's investigation into the scandal reflected __________ politics.

A. majoritarian B. interest-group C. entrepreneurial D. client E. neo-institutional

Most of the real lawmaking in democratic legislatures goes on ______.

A. in smoke-filled back rooms B. on the floor of the legislature while it is in session C. in committee D. in private meetings with lobbyists