statutory construction
What will be an ideal response?
The judicial interpretation of an act of Congress. In some cases where statutory construction is an issue, Congress passes new legislation to clarify existing laws.
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How have the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan affected America's power in the world?
a. They have depleted U.S. resources and left America economically weakened. b. They have depleted U.S. resources, but increased the prestige of America in the world. c. They have increased America's military power by demonstrating the willingness of the United States to preemptively fight perceived enemies to the American way of life. d. They have made the United States stronger by reducing the threat of terrorism.
In the 112th Congress, women comprise 51 percent of the population but only about ___________ percent of the membership
a. 5 b. 10 c. 17 d. 20
Studies on the effects of judges' backgrounds on their decisions found that:
A. Catholic judges were more likely to favor workers than employers in workmen's compensation cases. B. Protestant judges were more likely to favor workers than employers in workmen's compensation cases. C. Republican judges were more likely than Democratic judges to favor workers rather than employers in workmen's compensation cases. D. if you were a tenant being sued by a landlord, you were likely to be better off having your case heard by a Protestant, Republican judge than by a Catholic, Democratic judge.
Why does public opinion give policymakers great leeway in acting on foreign policy?
a. The content of public opinion serves as a poor guide for policymakers. b. Political leaders are often able to lead public opinion. c. During crises, the public tends to rally around the flag. d. All of the above are true.