In Plessy v. Ferguson the Supreme Court ruled that segregation is inherently unequal and therefore is unconstitutional.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question -2-Public opinion can serve as a check on the judiciary because
A) people have the ability to vote federal judges out of office if they do not approve of court rulings.
B) the public may pressure elected officials to refuse to enforce an unpopular ruling.
C) the Supreme Court typically polls the public as a basis for their decisions.
D) the president will veto a Supreme Court decision if it is politically unpopular.
E) Congress can override a decision of the Supreme Court with a majority vote in both houses.
Question -3-In Plessy v. Ferguson the Supreme Court adopted the doctrine of separate but equal in order to rule that laws that segregate people by race are unconstitutional.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question -4-What role does public opinion play in shaping government policy in the United States?
A) Most public opinion tends to be liberal which is in accordance with government policy.
B) While public opinion affects the presidential nomination it does not affect the legislative process.
C) Public opinion is generally ignored by the legislators.
D) Public opinion has an affect on the policies adopted by government, including the judiciary.
E) Public opinion plays a role in social policies but does not affect other types of policies.
Question -5-In Plessy v. Ferguson the Supreme Court adopted the doctrine of separate but equal to uphold laws that segregated people according to race.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question -6-How is the U.S. solicitor general selected?
A) appointed by the president
B) nominated by Congress
C) elected by the public
D) selected by other members of the Supreme Court
E) chosen by the Attorney General
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