Judicial review gives the judicial branch of government the authority to ______.
a. oversee the actions of state and local courts
b. propose new laws for consideration by Congress
c. determine if a law, part of a law, or an act of government is in violation of the Constitution
d. conduct trials in cases involving a violation of federal or state law
c. determine if a law, part of a law, or an act of government is in violation of the Constitution
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When India obtained nuclear capabilities it raised the cost of war for its adversaries. At least in part because of this India has not been attacked in a major war since. This is an example of
A) balancing. B) collective security. C) compellence. D) deterrence. E) preemption.
Which was a main feature of Connecticut Compromise?
a. in the Senate, the States would be represented equally. In the House, the State would be represented based on size of territory b. in the senate, the State would be represented based on territory. In the House, the States would be represented equally c. in the senate, the states would be represented equally. In the House, the State would be represented based on population d. in the senate, the states would be represented based on population. In the house, the States would be repressed based on the size of their economies
The claiming of a presidential mandate after an election
A) is consistent with a pluralist theory of democracy. B) is necessary to have Congressional approval. C) is consistent with a majoritarian theory of democracy. D) is more common among presidents who win by small electoral margins. E) is part of a conservative philosophy.
The Supreme Court has the power to declare acts of the other two branches of government, and those of state governments, unconstitutional and thus invalid. This power is referred to as
A. appellate review. B. judicial veto. C. judicial review. D. veto override.