The privilege of judicial review empowers federal courts to make laws.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
The power of the courts to decide on the constitutionality of legislative enactments and of actions taken by the executive branch is known as judicial review. The function of the courts is to interpret and apply the law, not to make law—that is the function of the legislative branch of government. See 14-4: The Courts as Policymakers
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. proportional representation voting. B. single-member-district voting. C. multiple-member district voting. D. a complex system combining both proportional representation and single-member- district voting.
What were the major provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
What will be an ideal response?