Why is the House of Representatives sometimes referred to as "the people's house"?
a. Unlike the Senate, any American citizen can serve in the House of Representatives.
b. It was originally the only federal decision-making body elected directly by voters in the states.
c. The House was originally the only branch of government in which women could legally serve.
d. The American people tend to pay more attention to affairs in the House than in any other branch of government.
Answer: b
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27. In the Dred Scott decision, the Supreme Court ruled that
a. slaves were property and not citizens. b. the Missouri Compromise was constitutional. c. civil rights protections were not extended to women until they got married. d. minorities were not entitled to vote. e. slavery was an unconstitutional violation of the due process clause.
We can see the fundamental difference between a presidential system and a parliamentary system by examining ______.
A. whether representation is proportional or direct B. whether the executive is elected or hereditary C. to whom the executive is directly responsible D. whether an electoral college exists