Courts are often the preferred forum for individuals seeking vindication of their rights because
a. decisions that would be attacked if made by legislators will be accepted if made by courts.
b. federal judges are insulated from public opinion and can more easily make unpopular decisions.
c. judges are the only individuals who can understand constitutional interpretation.
d. policymaking by courts is broader and more durable than policymaking made by legislators.
b. federal judges are insulated from public opinion and can more easily make unpopular decisions.
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In 2012, the highest annual salary (excluding per diem) for state legislators was
a. $90,526 in California. b. $99,000 in New Jersey. c. $78,315 in Pennsylvania. d. $123,876 in New York.
Economic and social rights include all of the following except
a. the right to a job. b. a minimal standard of living. c. the right to join a union and workplace rights. d. the right to health care.
Define the five bureaucratic pathologies described in the text.
What will be an ideal response?
The first important audience for a political candidate running for national office is __________
a. his or her family b. the party c. the American people d. the state legislature e. the media