Historically, Supreme Court justices used to be exclusively __________ upper- or uppermiddle-class males.
A) powerful B) WASP C) New England D) Christian
Analyze the U.S. Supreme Court within context of Germany's Constitutional Court.
A) Because Germany's Constitutional Court operates within a more rigid code of law, its decisions do not have the impact of U.S. Supreme Court decisions. B) Due to executive restraints, Germany's Constitutional Court is less powerful than the U.S. Supreme Court. C) Germany's Constitutional Court is more codified than the U.S. Supreme Court, making it rival and sometimes overrule the executive branch. D) The U.S. Supreme Court's rulings function as the law of the land, while the Constitutional Court may still be overruled.
How does the American concept of judicial review compare to the role of courts in foreign systems?
A) Most countries maintain a similar process of judicial review, which evaluates federal laws against the nation's constitution. B) Judicial review is more highly developed in the United States than in any other country, and Americans expect more of their courts than do other peoples. C) The United States is the only developed nation to maintain the process of judicial review.
D) Most foreign constitutions are exempt from judicial review, stripping the courts of any power they might have in shaping legislation.
Which of the following best articulates the stance of judicial restraint advocates?
A) Judicial review is the best and only true method of checking legislative power. B) The court should practice restraint in cases in which legislative acts are presented for interpretation. C) Only the executive branch can restrain the Court, keeping the power of judicial review in balance with the other governing branches. D) Only Congress should make public policy and, unless a legislative act clearly violates the Constitution, the law should stand.
Compared to other countries, what is the perceived corruption in the United States, relative to income?
A) Somewhat low B) Somewhat high C) Extremely low D) Extremely high
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