Imagine you’re a prosecutor handling a high-profile drug trafficking case. The evidence against the defendant is overwhelming, but the defendant is willing to accept a plea deal for a reduced sentence in exchange for pleading guilty to a lesser charge. Which of the following best explains how plea bargaining will likely affect the case?

Who wrote The Federalist Papers?

A large group of employees sues a company after discovering they were all denied overtime pay in violation of labor laws. Instead of filing separate lawsuits, they join together in a single case against the company. What type of legal action are they taking, and why is it effective?

Which one of the following lists is correctly ordered?

The Constitution places more limits on national government power than do the Articles of Confederation.

In a congressional race, a challenger struggles to gain name recognition or raise funds, while the incumbent benefits from franking privileges, a strong constituent services record, and frequent media appearances. Despite low national approval ratings for Congress, the incumbent wins re-election easily. Which of the following best explains the incumbent’s advantage in this situation?

In the lead-up to a major piece of legislation on healthcare reform, the President uses public speeches, social media, and meetings with key members of Congress to rally public support and pressure lawmakers to vote in favor of the bill. Which of the following best explains the President’s use of power in this situation?

John is charged with theft after being caught stealing items from a store. At the same time, the store owner sues John for damages to recover the value of the stolen items. Which of the following most accurately describes the difference between the criminal and civil cases in this scenario?

A student argues that people have the right to life, liberty, and property even if the government doesn’t give them those rights. Which Enlightenment thinker would most likely agree with this idea, and why?

The House Subcommittee on Healthcare has held several hearings and proposed changes to a healthcare reform bill. The bill is now ready to move forward in the legislative process. What is MOST likely the next step for the bill after the subcommittee’s review?