The ability of the Supreme Court to overturn federal laws and executive actions as unconstitutional is known as
a. judicial supremacy.
b. judicial review.
c. judicial fiat.
d. judicial activism.
b. judicial review.
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The primary cause for the weakening of Mexican federalism over time has been
A. American destabilization of the peso. B. the growing number of Mexican states in existence. C. judicial review and the Mexican Supreme Court. D. the overwhelming power of the president in the political system.
Which of the following was an objective of early reform movements?
A. replacing the merit system of civil service with patronage appointments B. establishing district constituencies in municipal elections C. combining "politics" with the "business" of municipal government D. establishing the council-manager form of government
Retired legislators are said to make the best lobbyists. Which statement below does NOT support this belief?
a. They gain access easier because they are friends with the elected officials. b. They understand the legislative process very well. c. They know committee leaders personally and can express the views of the interest in a relaxed fashion. d. They are usually very wealthy and able to make personal contributions to candidates.
The notion of human security focuses on what kinds of security threats?
a. Cultural, political, and environmental b. Political, military, economic, and environmental c. Economic and cultural d. Financial, economic, cultural, and political e. Only political