The shame games earned that nickname from
a. problems with the infrastructure needed for the games blamed on the incompetence of the host country's bureaucracy.
b. professional athletes competing in games limited to amateurs.
c. outcomes of matches being successfully challenged in local courts.
d. losses by the militaries of industrial countries to their counterparts in the developing world in physical fitness training exercises.
e. scandal of bureaucrats fired for trying to hide drug test failures of athletes.
Q. 2If voters refuse to confirm or reelect a supreme court or district court of appeals justice
a. the governor nominates a replacement.
b. the rejected incumbent continues to serve until the next gubernatorial election.
c. the position must remain vacant until the next gubernatorial election.
d. a special election is held.
Q. 3The presidency of which of the following countries is the weakest?
a. Russia
b. Brazil
c. Iran
d. France
e. Mexico
Q. 4Nominations to supreme court or district courts of appeal justiceships in California must be approved by
a. the California Senate.
b. the state bar.
c. the Commission on Judicial Appointments.
d. the Judicial Council.
e. All of the above
Q. 5Which institution or office in the Iranian political system decides who can run for seats in the legislature?
a. The president
b. The Supreme Leader
c. The legislature
d. Guardian Council
e. The Supreme Court
Q. 6If a vacancy occurs in a trial court, it is filled by
a. gubernatorial appointment.
b. special election.
c. appointment by the Commission on Judicial Appointments.
d. appointment by the Judicial Council.
e. the California State Bar Association.
Q. 7Which of the following countries has a unicameral legislature?
a. Mexico
b. United Kingdom
c. Iran
d. Germany
e. Brazil
Q. 8The voting record of Chief Justice Ronald George places him near the ________ of the court's ideological spectrum.
a. liberal end
b. conservative end
c. center
d. None of the above: the chief justice votes on cases only to break ties.
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