Just because judges make independent decisions does not mean they are free to do whatever they wish. Which of the following concepts constrains judicial decision-making?
a. judicial review
b. supremacy
c. originalism
d. precedent
d
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France played her role in the European balance of power as the keeper of the balance
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The ancient legal doctrine of __________ means that one cannot sue the government without the government's consent
a. common law b. judicial law c. sovereign immunity d. class action
Which best describes the difference between total preemption and partial preemption?
a. In partial preemption, state regulatory standards need to be as least as stringent as those of the federal government.
b. In partial preemption, states can determine which regulatory standards need to match that of the federal government.
c. In partial preemption, state law in a particular field is valid as long as it does not conflict with federal law.
d. In partial preemption, state law in a particular field is valid even if the federal government has all regulatory powers in the field.
A closed primary differs from an open primary in that:
A) party members are allowed to vote only in the primary of their own party. B) voters must declare their party affiliations on Election Day. C) voters are allowed to vote for a party's candidates regardless of whether they belong to the party. D) Republican and Democratic candidates are listed on the same ballot. E) voters can choose the candidates of more than one party.