Cases in which the U.S. government is a party are 

As a major tool in foreign policy, military intervention is typically considered a first-resort option because it is so effective at achieving the desired outcome.

Partisan polarization has increased in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. 

Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families are all part of 

While the use of military force is a major tool in foreign policy, it is generally considered a last resort and avoided if possible due in part to the potential human and financial costs. 

In court cases the ___ is the party that brings charges and the ___ is the party accused of a violation of the law. 

The sphere of a court’s power and authority refers to 

A power company that is the sole provider of electric in a geographic area is an example of 

___ occurs when a criminal case is resolved though a negotiated agreement before a full trial is completed. 

Geography is the only basis for federal jurisdiction.