Of all the world's regions, ___________ is one of the most peaceful

Election-level efforts are most intense in states with ________

A. no party competition B. low levels of party competition C. high levels of party competition D. moderate levels of party competition

Which of the following statements is not accurate?

a. Presidents often use their few opportunities to appoint a justice to the Supreme Court to make a political statement or to set the tone of their administrations. b. The president manifests greater personal involvement in appointments to the Supreme Court than to the lower courts. c. The president relies on the judgment of the White House staff or the Justice Department in selecting and screening candidates for appeals and trial court benches. d. The Senate uses its power to make recess appointments to the federal courts when the president fails to take action.