4. Summarize the factors leading to the perpetuation of two-party politics in the United States. 5. According to the text, what are the three basic types of third parties in the United States?

6. Why do many political scholars today believe third parties are relevant and important in today's political

environment?

Sarah and joe are arrested for allegedly stealing computer equipment. which of the following is correct? the trial would only begin and end in the state court system in the state where the crime is alleged to have happened. the trial would begin in a state-level appellate court and go to the federal court of appeal if the verdict is challenged. the trial would begin in a state-level court of original jurisdiction and go to a state appellate court if either side appeals the case. the trial would begin in a u. s. district court for the circuit and go to the u. s. supreme court if either party challenges the verdict.

Situation #1: imagine that you are a free black male living in columbus, oh in 1863. you have seen the recruiting poster and have been thinking a lot about whether or not to enlist in the union army. write a one-page letter (double spaced) to your mother telling her of the decision you have made about enlisting (or not enlisting). be sure to explain the reasons that caused you to make the decision.

How did the end of the mexican american war result in growing sectionalism in the united states?