In the United States, federal judges affect policymaking primarily by _____

a. mirroring public opinion
b. amending the constitution
c. ruling on the constitutionality of government actions
d. impeaching members of the executive and legislative branches


Answer: c

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A) except in the case of survey research. B) when researchers use deception in their research. C) because placebos can be bad for people's health. D) None of the above

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The term __________ refers to the expansion of economic interactions between countries

a. covert action b. globalization c. deterrence d. containment

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