As illustrated in the Roberts' Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, when a court strikes down legislation, __________
a. it is usually supported in its decision to check the other branches
b. it risks drawing criticism and questions about its authority
c. it risks its decision being completely ignored by the other branches
d. it usually waits until it has complete unanimity in the decision
Answer: b
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Article IV of the Constitution requires that the national government ensure which of the following?
a. that all states adhere to a republican form of government b. that all states adhere to a form of government that is best described as direct democracy c. that all states have an elected governor d. that all states have a bicameral system
By their very nature, governments threaten human liberty, so suspicion of government is healthy
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The federal government derives its legislative power from
a. the police power. c. Article II of the U.S. Constitution. b. Article I of the U.S. Constitution. d. Article III of the U.S. Constitution.