The Department of Justice is by far the most frequent and most important litigant in the federal court system, where it is the primary representative of the federal government.

Which candidate in 2000 won the popular vote but lost the Electoral College vote and did not become president?

a. Al Gore b. George H. W. Bush c. Bill Clinton d. John McCain

If the leadership in either chamber of Congress believes that an acceptable compromise with the other chamber is impossible, then:

A) it can block legislation simply by refusing to appoint members to a conference committee. B) it can directly send a bill to the White house to be signed into law. C) it can block legislation only in the case of bills associated with the federal budget resolution. D) it can approach relevant interest groups and administrative agencies for their views. E) the president can interfere and make a decision on behalf of both the chambers.