Which of the following best defines the term "judicial activism"?
(A) The tendency of judges to hear large numbers of cases on social issues
(B) The efforts of judges to lobby Congress for funds
(C) The unwillingness of judges to remove themselves from cases in which they have a personal interest
(D) The attempts by judges to influence election outcomes
(E) The attempts by judges to influence public policy through their case decisions
Ans: (E) The attempts by judges to influence public policy through their case decisions
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a. to control and eliminate controversial ideas on public television b. to produce a profit for the federal government by using television and other media c. to advance the use of radio as a popular media outlet d. to regulate the electronic media through licensing of broadcasters and creating rules for broadcasters to follow e. to launch and control communication satellites
What is (are) the key difference(s) between majoritarian and proportional representation (PR) electoral systems?
A. In majoritarian systems, the winning candidate(s) must win a majority or plurality of the vote, whereas this is not necessary in PR systems. B. PR systems use large district magnitudes or two-round systems in single districts to elect candidates. C. All PR systems use party lists. D. All of these are differences between majoritarian and PR systems.
Which is a way that lobbyists and interest groups directly influence lawmakers?
a. Voting cues b. Issue networks c. Revolving door laws d. Devolution
The superpower status of the United States is currently threatened by which of the following rising powers?
A. India B. Iran C. China D. Brazil