When the President's own party gains power and influence, it more puts pressure on the President to conform to the will of the party, leading to________________ between the President and the party to define their public identities

Which of the following most accurately describes the 2008 financial crisis in the United States?

a. a depression b. a mild recession c. a severe recession d. an inflationary cycle

Appellate courts have the responsibility for hearing

a. appeals of cases tried in lower state courts. b. first cases not settled by pretrial agreement. c. all cases originating in a specified region of the state. d. cases tried previously in federal court.