What does comparing the military coups in Brazil and Nigeria teach us about the utility of the theories of why coups occur? Is one particular theory more convincing than the others in explaining coups in both countries? If not, why not?

The __________ of public opinion means the proportion of the population that holds a particular view

a. distribution b. intensity c. level d. margin

The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over which of the following cases?

a. appeals filed in state courts making their way from state supreme courts b. all civil cases (both state and federal) regardless of court of origin c. all cases affecting ambassadors, ministers, and consuls or when a state is a party d. all federal appellate cases must be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court at some point