Short Answer

10 sentences long for each question

1. How does the role of a judge in the common-law tradition compare with the role of a judge in a civil-law tradition?

2. Rights have been denied on the basis of more than just race, ethnicity, and gender. Discuss at least three groups whose rights have been denied on other bases. What rights is each group fighting for? How successful have they been at obtaining those rights?

3. How do the House and the Senate differ in terms of how they consider bills?

4. Explain the significance of the Lawrence v. Texas decision.

5. Define the term hyperpartisanship, and discuss why it has become more prevalent in modern American politics.