The authority of the judiciary to decide whether a specific law contradicts the constitution is known as ______.

A. judicial activism
B. judicial review
C. judicial restraint
D. stare decisis


B. judicial review

Political Science

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Public policy can be divided into what two major categories?

a. regulatory policy and procedural policy b. distributive policy and redistributive policy c. procedural policy and substantive policy d. regulatory policy and social welfare policy e. regulatory policy and public policy.

Political Science

A Pigouvian approach to minimizing minor ‘sin' might be

a. placing an excise tax on cigarettes. b. charging gamblers a negative externality when they enter a casino. c. allowing abortion clinics to use public hospitals. d. considering all behaviors to be morally reprehensible.

Political Science

Many of the cleavages in Nigerian society are cross-cutting, increasing the chances that Nigeria will experience political destabilization

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Political Science

An individual’s identification with a particular ______ is a powerful informational shortcut for voters in order to evaluate candidates and form opinions about them.

a. political attitude b. social movement c. political party d. political campaign

Political Science