In which of these systems do judges wield the most power?
a. A decentralized government with a code law system
b. A centralized government with a common law system
c. A parliamentary government with a statute law system
d. A federal government with an administrative law system
Answer: b
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In the 1950s and 1960s, many Southern Democrats broke away from their party and were embraced by Republicans, who wanted a smaller national government and greater states’ rights, and opposed the new social movements.
A. True B. False
The idea that power should be held by those who understand how the modern world works is known as
a. technocratic legitimacy b. electoral legitimacy c. modern democracy d. performance legitimacy
If government wanted to prevent or break up monopolies, it might do which of the following?
a. reduce economic regulation b. pass antitrust legislation c. pass an economic stimulus package d. reduce interest rates
What argument did Chief Justice Earl Warren make to win support for ruling in favor of Brown?
A) He cited psychological studies that show that racial segregation created a sense of inferiority among black children. B) He cited the similarities between transportation and school segregation. C) He cited the need to bring change to America. D) He cited the need to overturn stare decisis. E) He cited differences in poverty rates among blacks and whites.