When a court considers the constitutionality of legislation without having a specific court case to refer to, this is called
a. non-case review
b. advisory review
c. abstract review
d. issues review
Answer: c. abstract review
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A) require more participants. B) provide for better random assignment. C) are more sensitive to manipulation effects. D) need fewer variables.
The American system, with multiple points at which powers can block action, often leads to which of the following?
A. Effective government B. Caretaker government C. Limited government D. Impeachment of government officials E. A call for new elections
Regarding voter turnout, which of the following is correct?
A) The voter turnout declined in every presidential year, except in 1984, 1992, 2000 and 2004. B) A much lower proportion of voters took part in presidential elections in the 1890s than in 1988. C) Proportionally, the voter turnout has steadily risen since the turn of the century. D) The United States ranks as having the highest in voter turnout of all the countries in the Western world. E) a and d
Why did the framers of the U.S. Constitution provide protections through the First Amendment for individuals to join together through speech and assembly?
a. to distract them from the oppressive nature of federal governmental policy b. they felt that political parties were central to a healthy democracy c. to reflect a belief in socialism d. to recognize the importance of working with others to try to influence or change government