The separation of powers established by the framers of the Constitution constrained majority rule by ______.

A. staggering legislative elections
B. creating an unelected judiciary
C. limiting national authority
D. all of these


Answer: D

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delivery. This situation illustrates which defense to the enforcement of a contract? a. Bilateral or mutual mistake c. Misrepresentation b. Unilateral mistake d. Duress

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The American version of representative democracy is based on two major principles: __________ and __________.

A. separation of powers; federalism B. unicameralism; federalism C. judicial review; federalism D. party government; federalism E. None of these are correct.

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Through tracking the use of mail, newspapers, and telephone calls, Karl W. Deutsch is remembered for demonstrating which of the following facts?

A) The political system and the communication system inversely influence one another. B) The political system and the communication system negatively influence one another. C) The political system and the communication system parallel one another. D) The political system and the communication system deter one another.

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Under the Supreme Court's decision in Roe, states may ban abortions

A. in the first trimester. B. in the first and second trimesters. C. in the second trimester. D. in the second and third trimesters. E. in the third trimester.

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