A state court decides to pass a law to ban abortion based on religious beliefs. The U.S. Supreme Court invalidates this law as a violation of constitutional rights, including the right to privacy. In this case, the Supreme Court's decision is an example of:
A. judicial restriction.
B. judicial activism.
C. judicial negligence.
D. judicial oversight.
E. judicial restraint.
Answer: B
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a. a constitutional amendment to overturn its decision b. a later decision of the Court overruling a previous decision c. Congress' ability to alter the decision in cases involving the Court's interpretation of an Act of Congress d. All of the above
Outline how radio altered the relationship between politicians and their constituents.
What will be an ideal response?
The problem of overrepresentation is least likely to occur when a country has a _____
a. presidential system b. divided government c. high voter turnout rate d. system of proportional representation
When the Khmer Rouge undertook the restructuring of Cambodian society and killed millions of its fellow citizens, it was practicing the game of ________.
a. the lion and the fox b. wipeout c. civil disobedience d. none of the above