The Constitution did not give Congress the authority to establish the Internal Revenue Service. Congress did so, however, to implement its power to "lay and collect taxes." This is an example of the use of a(n) _________ power

The behavior of Justice Warren Burger regarding court-ordered school busing suggests that

A) presidents can sometimes be mistaken about the predicted actions of their judicial appointees. B) the Supreme Court follows the election returns. C) presidents clearly control the Supreme Court through their appointments. D) dissenters on the Supreme Court have more influence than the majority. E) public opinion plays a more significant role on the Court than law.

Which of these can be considered an example of direct democracy?

a. Citizens voting on a ballot referendum
b. The media openly criticizing elected officials
c. Political candidates from different parties running for office
d. A government holding free and fair elections at regular intervals