Independent political expenditures have been ______.

a. protected by the courts
b. criticized by the courts
c. struck down by the courts
d. ignored by the courts


a. protected by the courts

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In November 2005, the Supreme Court of Texas declared the Robin Hood law unconstitutional on the grounds that the law forced school districts to assess a statewide property tax

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The set of rules and conventions that govern interstate relations and impose obligations on how states treat populations within their borders is known as international __________

A) agreements B) organizations C) law D) protocol

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Which of the following statements about the Japanese Supreme Court is INCORRECT? a. Supreme Court judges are appointed for life

b. The Supreme Court consists of a chief judge and fourteen other judges. c. The Supreme Court's chief judge is nominated by the cabinet and formally appointed by the emperor. d. The cabinet appoints all members of the Supreme Court. e. The Supreme Court, along with the eight higher courts and fifty district courts, possess the power of judicial review.

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What conflict is summed up by the phrase "Jihad Versus McWorld"?

a. Islamic fundamentalism vs. global capitalism b. Authoritarianism vs. democracy c. Whether or not the end of the Cold War meant the end of ideological conflict d. The political and social conflicts between traditional societies or elements within societies and others who are heavily dependent on the latest technologies e. Particularism and tribalism vs. globalization

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