The purpose ofthe principles of jurisprudence such as stare decisis, standing, and ripeness is to guide judges in __________
A)the deployment of their ideological beliefs in their case rulings, so that each case has internal logic, whether or not it fits the logic of other cases
B)different policy contexts and historical periods, so that the sum total of their decisions makes sense
C)the writing of opinions, so as to ensure that all decisions are unanimous
D)similar policy contexts in different historical periods, so that each ruling is narrow and specific
B
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A. A revolution is propagated with the exclusive aim of overcoming a cultural grievance and is not politically motivated. B. A revolution does not seek a transfer of power to the insurgents. C. A revolution does not involve armed conflict typically. D. A conflict is only considered a revolution if it spreads across state boundaries. E. A civil war won by insurgents is known as a revolution.
Imagine a system where there is significant control of industry but there are few welfare benefits paid out to citizens. Which of the following labels would best apply, given the circumstances?
a. laissez-faire system b. socialist state c. welfare state d. statism
The administration of Franklin Delano Roosevelt saw little growth in the scope of the federal bureaucracy
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Before 1913 and the Sixteenth Amendment, the federal government could not collect income taxes
Indicate whether the statement is true or false