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What are constituent and supplementary events? Give one example of a constituent and one example of a supplementary event either from any of the novels we’ve read this semester or from the well-known fairytales Cinderella or Sleeping Beauty (or Briar Rose). 

The right of an individual or organization to initiate a court case, on the basis of having a substantial stake in the outcome is known as

The merit system awards government jobs based on political connections and support for the political party in office.

Cabinet appointments must be approved by the Senate.

If a president claimed that they possessed the authority to execute acts of Congress according to their own understanding of the law and the nation’s interests, they would be operating under the theory of

The congressional practice of “ping pong” occurs when

Microtargeting happens when campaigns blast advertising out indiscriminately.

Which courts typically hears appeals of trial court decisions?

Minor parties, also known as third parties, in the United States typically represent

A conflict in priorities between an actor and the representative authorized to act on the actor’s behalf is known as