What distinguishes the u. s. supreme court from a state supreme court? state supreme courts have rulings that can be overturned, while u. s. supreme court rulings are final. state supreme courts have limited jurisdiction on the types of cases they can rule on, while the jurisdiction of the u. s. supreme court is unlimited. state supreme courts cannot rule on cases involving personal rights, while the u. s. supreme court can. the u. s. supreme court must hear all appeals cases, while state supreme courts chose the cases they hear.

Which of these is a role of congress? a) to veto legislation b) to pass the federal budget c) to nominate cabinet members d) to interpret the constitution 2) which of these is a power of the legislative branch? a) declare war b) enforces laws c) interprets laws d) negotiates treaties 3) a two/thirds vote of each house of congress is required to a) impeach the u. s. president. b) approve presidential appointments. c) pass an appropriation or tax bill. d) pass a bill over the president's veto. 4) the chief purpose of congressional committees is to a) draft legislation for consideration by the full congress. b) act as a group to which the president can direct his lobbying effort. c) provide a place for lobbyists and special interest groups to get support. d) hold hearings so that bills can be evaluated and studied prior to voting. 5) after a bill has been passed by both houses of congress it a) becomes a law. b) is sent to the president. c) returns to the house of origin for verification. d) is sent to a subcommittee in the house or senate. 6) house of representatives passes a spending bill → senate debates the spending bill → senate passes the spending bill → ? what completes this sequence of events? a) the spending bill becomes a law b) the states must approve the bill c) the supreme court reviews the bill d) the president must act on the bill eliminate

How did the russian revolution impact world war i? a) the russians required the allied powers to come to their aid and defeat the radical groups. b) the russians pulled out from the war, enabling the germans to focus on the western front. c) the russians created new technological advancements that were used by the allied powers to win. d) the russians created a new communist government that aligned with the central powers instead.

Which of the following elements is not typical of an advanced society? a. cities b. science c. industries d. and nomadic lifestyle