The opinion of a court __________.

a. is the statement issued to the press by the winning party
b. is not valid until it is approved by a legislative body
c. is a statement that cannot be used as a precedent in future cases
d. sets forth the reasoning upon which the ruling was based
e. is presented immediately following oral argument


Answer: d. sets forth the reasoning upon which the ruling was based

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a) county clerk b) district attorney c) justice of the peace d) sheriff e) district clerk

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In 2004, President George W. Bush's chief political adviser, Karl Rove, pioneered a new campaign technique known as _____

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How can Congress respond when the Supreme Court exercises the power of judicial review? Provide examples to illustrate your answer.

What will be an ideal response?

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