When one political party retains a majority of one of the two chambers of Congress and the White House, the United States is in a period of __________ government

The clear and present danger test was first argued by

a. John Marshall. b. Bushrod Washington. c. Oliver Wendell Holmes. d. William Rehnquist. e. John Roberts

Why were federal judges appointed to serve for life?

a. A life term was considered a sign of respect. b. They were not especially important to the new government. c. Qualified men were too scarce to continue finding new judges. d. A life term insulated them from political pressures. e. They were considered superior to politicians who had to be held accountable to the public.