Before the Civil War, presidents frequently used the veto

Some scholars suggest that one of the reasons the Supreme Court hears fewer cases today than in the past is the

A) court often groups similar cases into a single larger case. B) increasing age and decreasing "vigor" of the Supreme Court justices. C) increased influence of judges appointed by Democratic presidents. D) increased guidance issued by lower court judges. E) drop in number of cases filed in the federal court system.

The United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and France all give their citizens a meaningful say in the selection of their political leaders, so they are examples of

A) authoritarian regimes. B) democracies. C) empires. D) fascist states. E) parliamentary states.