Briefly explain the concept of judicial review.
What will be an ideal response?
The authority of the Supreme Court to rule acts of Congress unconstitutional
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Why did the British reorganize their colonial system after 1763?
a. The French and Indian War left the British with a sizable war debt. b. The Americans asked the British for a better system of government. c. The British were afraid the Americans were about to declare their independence. d. The British wanted to remodel their colonial system along the lines of the French model, which proved more effective during the war. e. The British wanted to sell their colonies to France.
In world politics, power refers to the ability of one international actor to
a. make another international actor continue some course of action. b. make another international actor change what it is doing. c. make another international actor refrain from acting. d. build up unlimited arms. e. Options a, b, and c.
A typical member of Congress is
A) a lawyer. B) Protestant. C) a white male. D) lacking a college degree. E) all of the above.
Why are interest groups an important subject of study in American politics?
A. They are always successful in getting their demands met by government. B. They provide a venue for citizens to participate in government. C. Most lobbyists eventually serve in Congress. D. They determine what issues get covered in the media.