In merit systems, appointed judges rarely lose retention elections becausea. the appointed judge does not run against an opponentb. interest groups are prohibited from campaigning against themc. they occur so rarely that voters typically aren’t aware they are happeningd. the appointed judge only needs 33% of the vote to stay in office

How has the immigration of the 1990s affected the social and economic life of the united states?

Which of the following was featured in the middle-class lifestyle of the gilded age? a new emphasis on acquiring goods a return to classical ideals renewed interest in controlling journalists a reflection of rural values

The platt amendment of 1901 forbade cuba from entering into any treaties that would allow undue foreign involvement in cuban affairs. this law was passed after the spanish-american war to make sure that european nations weren’t going to get involved with cuba. 1, why might the platt amendment be considered ironic? 2, what reasons would the united states have for not wanting european influence in cuba?