How does Germany's Constitutional Court compare to the U.S. Supreme Court?
a. Due to executive restraints, Germany's Constitutional Court is less powerful than the U.S. Supreme Court.
b. Germany's Constitutional Court establishes the law of the land, while U.S. Supreme Court rulings can still be appealed.
c. Germany is a code-law country, so the Constitutional Court's decisions do not have the impact of U.S. Supreme Court decisions.
d. Germany's Constitutional Court is much more activist than the U.S. Supreme Court, so its decisions in favor of expanded rights are extremely influential.
c
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Topics in American Government: Interest GroupsClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 567 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:The difference between an interest group and a social movement is that unlike an interest group, a social movement ______.
A. is a voluntary organization of like-minded individuals B. deals with cultural, not political, issues C. is a broader effort to call national attention to injustices D. uses crises to focus public attention on an issue
Of the following statements, which one describes earmarks?
A. They have always existed. B. They became more common in the 1970s and afterward. C. Their expansion was prompted, in part, by the growth of the federal government. D. Their expansion was prompted, in part, by the efforts of lobbyists. E. All of these are correct.
All decisions made by the WTO are binding for its 150 member states
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.