An election in which the winner is the candidate that receives the largest share of votes, even if it is not a majority of all votes cast, is called

If Donald Trump receives 15 million popular votes in California in the presidential election and Joe Biden receives 15 million and one popular votes in California then Donald Trump would receive half of California’s electoral votes and Joe Biden would receive half of California’s electoral votes.

Which of the following conflicts was the result of containment policy?

Congressional _______ can affect committee assignments, office space, and even deference shown a member on the floor.

A structure of government proposed by James Madison in which the powers of the government are separated into three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. 

The double jeopardy clause of the Constitution prevents an individual who is acquitted of a crime from which of the following?

What are the two types of jurisdiction courts can have?

This compromise, sponsored by the delegates from Connecticut, created a bicameral legislature where seats in one house would be awarded to states based upon population and seats in another house would be awarded based upon equal representation.

Negative advertising __________.

In the federal court system, which jurisdiction represents where cases generally begin and are initially decided?