Which statement accurately describes a civil law system?

What will be an ideal response?


Unlike a common law system, a civil law system relies on detailed codes, and therefore, can be less adversarial.

Political Science

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__________ is/are the power by which __________.

A. Oversight; Congress weighs in on the constitutionality of laws B. Judicial review; Congress may evaluate the effectiveness of the Supreme Court C. Judicial review; the courts may weigh in on the constitutionality of laws D. Executive agreements; presidents work with the Supreme Court to ensure their actions are constitutional E. Executive agreements; presidents induce their supporters in Congress to introduce legislation

Political Science

In 2008, the U.S. Supreme Court dramatically changed the meaning of the Second Amendment with its decision in which of the following cases?

A. District of Columbia v. Heller B. Roe v. Wade C. Roth v. U.S. D. Plessy v. Ferguson E. Miller v. California

Political Science

Explain how the United States has pursued a strategy of incremental reform to health-care policy between the mid-1960s until recently.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Political Science

Which of the following is an example of a dichotomous variable?

a. gender b. religion c. astrological signs d. unemployment rate

Political Science