As a means to avoid deciding some cases, the federal courts have developed a doctrine of
A) judicial precedent.
B) strict constructionism.
C) statutory construction.
D) judicial activism.
E) political questions.
Answer: E) political questions.
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What kinds of discrimination have Latinos experienced? What is the status of the group today in terms of civil rights? What will be an ideal response?
To what extent were the civil rights of African Americans protected during the decades following Reconstruction?
a. Their civil rights increased in the immediate aftermath of Reconstruction and have continued to increase steadily ever since. b. The civil rights of southern African Americans were considerably greater than their northern counterparts. c. It was two decades after Reconstruction before African Americans had civil rights that were comparable to those of whites. d. Attempts to protect the civil rights of African Americans after Reconstruction were largely unsuccessful for decades.
Which type of organization would find it easiest to overcome the free-rider problem?
a. an environmental organization working to pass climate change legislation b. a labor union in a state where union membership is optional. c. a trade association for a small industry d. a national organization fighting for women's rights
Which of the following is the largest federal independent regulatory agency?
a. the Food and Drug Administration b. the Central Intelligence Agency c. the Environmental Protection Agency d. the Internal Revenue Service