The Supreme Court ruled that legal, or de jure, segregation violated the equal protection clause but individual, voluntary, or de facto segregation did not.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question -2-In what instances does the Supreme Court issue a writ of certiorari?
A) Only in the most important legal or constitutional issues
B) Only when the case involves judicial review
C) Only when the applicant has filed an amicus curiae
D) Only when the case involves the overturning of state laws
E) Only when the case is presented by the president
Question -3-Why don't presidents often satisfy the hopes and aspirations of the voting public?
A) Because they are expected to be strong, yet their powers are limited
B) Because they are not perceived to behave in the manner of a delegate for the people
C) Because presidents have a difficult time publicizing their accomplishments
D) Because they can only run for reelection once
E) Because the public is always more critical of the president than of the Congress
Question -4-Why do many economists believe that monetary policy is an effective tool for managing the economy?
A) Monetary policy can be altered quickly in response to changing economic circumstances.
B) Monetary policy cannot be altered quickly so it provides consistency in economic policy.
C) Monetary policy works in the same way as fiscal policy.
D) When Congress makes decisions affecting the money supply, they have a good idea what their constituents want.
E) The president's decisions affecting the money supply are based on the electorate's understanding of the economy.
Question -5-What do courts try to do when reaching a decision that seems contrary to a prior decision?
A) Find a legal distinction
B) Create a new precedent
C) Rewrite a reversal
D) Schedule a plenary session
E) Create a new statutory interpretation
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