One of the reasons that courts get relatively little attention in comparative politics texts is because
A. they aren't important in most systems.
B. it is hard to generalize about legal systems and courts.
C. courts only exist in the developing world.
D. courts in the Third World are not part of the political process.
Answer: B
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