Judicial interpretations of common law principles and doctrines, constitutional law, statutory law, and administrative law is
A. called case law.
B. called judicial review.
C. a power of federal but not state courts.
D. a power of state but not federal courts.
E. not permitted of any court in the United States.
Answer: A
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How might the Supreme Court decisions in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896), involving segregated railroad facilities, and in Bradwell v. Illinois (1873), involving the admission of women to the law profession, be seen as similar in retrospect?
a. Both decisions might be viewed as upholding important constitutional principles. b. Both decisions might be viewed as positive turning points in the history of American jurisprudence. c. Both decisions might be viewed as hindering the civil rights of racial or ethnic majorities. d. Both decisions might be viewed as troubling missed opportunities for the Supreme Court to protect civil rights.
The primary goal of the American Revolution was to __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following accurately reflects public opinion on Obamacare?
A. In 2009, people packed town halls to protest its enactment, and in 2017, people packed town halls to protest its repeal. B. In 2009, people overwhelmingly favored its enactment, but by 2017, nearly everyone called for its repeal C. In 2009, people overwhelmingly favored its enactment, and in 2017, people packed town halls to protest its repeal. D. In 2009, people packed town halls to protest its enactment, and in 2017, people cheered for its repeal. E. None of these are correct.
The Senate device in which one or more senators speak continuously in an effort to prevent a bill from coming to a vote is called a
a. floor debate. b. filibuster. c. cloture. d. unanimous consent agreement. e. floor conference.