Wgu C963 Already Passed

Obergefell v. Hodges {Ans: A landmark Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex marriage; this case had many amicus briefs filed.}Majority Leader {Ans: The second in command in the House of Representatives; works closely with the Speaker of the House.}Republic {Ans: A system of government in which power is given to the people through their ability to elect representatives who make laws on their behalf.}Gerrymandering {Ans: The illegal re-drawing of electoral districts to provide an unfair electoral advantage based on political party or race.}"Motor Voter" Law (National Voter Registration Act 1993) {Ans: A law that allows voters to register when they sign up for a drivers license or selected other government services.}Inherent Power {Ans: The powers neither enumerated nor implied but assumed to exist as a direct result of the country's existence.}