Common Cause and the League of Women Voters are examples of public interest groups

What explains the relatively high likelihood that the Supreme Court will overturn a decision if it chooses to hear an appeal?

a. The Supreme Court judges cases by a more exacting standard than the lower courts. b. The Supreme Court tries to motivate Congress to enact new legislation by striking down outdated laws. c. The Supreme Court places the highest priority on hearing cases where it is clear that errors have been made. d. Since Supreme Court members are non-elected, they are able to oppose popular legislation and policy. e. The Supreme Court is more divided than circuit courts or state courts.

Which statement explains why the 2010 health care reform bill contained no provision for a public insurance option?

a. President Obama threatened to veto any bill containing public option provisions. b. Opinion polls showed that the public option was strongly opposed by most Americans. c. Bureaucrats in the Medicare system testified before Congress that a public option would be highly inefficient. d. Lobbyists for the health insurance industry were able to convince Congress to drop consideration of a public option.