The concept of judicial activism refers to judges making public policy through decisions that overturn existing law or effectively make new laws

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. The policy problem was based on a false assumption. b. The process stops before final action. c. No policy problem is identified. d. The process does not begin.

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Which of the following is a major priority for the Tea Party movement?

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A citizen applying for a means-tested program would apply to which of the following?

a. Social Security b. No Child Left Behind c. Medicare d. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

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