Alaska Is the Only U

question 59

True/False

Alaska is the only U.S. state that does not have one court of appeals (known as an appellate, or reviewing, court). ​

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Seventeenth Amendment

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1913, that established the direct election of U.S. senators by popular vote, replacing their previous selection by state legislatures.

Direct Election

A system of choosing political officials where voters directly cast ballots for the persons or party candidates they desire to see in office, without the intervention of electors or intermediaries.

State Legislatures

State legislatures are the lawmaking bodies within each of the fifty states in the United States, responsible for creating state laws, determining state budgets, and serving as a check on the executive power of the state governor.

Higher Education

Refers to the stage of learning that occurs at universities, colleges, and other institutions offering degrees and certifications beyond high school.