What term is often used to describe Supreme Court justices’ solemn formalities, such as the prohibition of cameras in the courtroom and general reluctance to seek publicity?
a. judicial superiority
b. cult of the robe
c. American royalty
d. judicial secrecy
e. judicial elitism
ANS: B
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Before the 1974 Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act, the president was able to use ______ as an indirect means of overruling Congress when he was not able to do so through the normal legislative process.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following statements would NOT be accepted by supporters of the pluralist view of interest groups?
A. The opinion of the majority should always prevail, in a policy dispute, over the opinion of a more intense and directly affected minority. B. People's separate interests are a legitimate basis of public policy. C. Public policy should represent the diversity that exists in society. D. The group interest process correctly excludes some of the smallest groups from influence because they lack strong public support. E. Most interests benefit from the workings of the group system, which is a reason to support a policy process that is responsive to groups.
If members are elected by majorities from their districts, why do interest groups sometimes prevail, even in conflicts with majority opinion?
What will be an ideal response?
The Supreme Court hears cases from state courts only if they involve __________ law
a. common b. civil c. federal d. criminal