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vicky

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Why is the Supreme Court's power to review state laws and the decisions of state courts essential?
 
  A) To maintain basic uniformity in the laws of the United States
   B) So that there is some oversight of the legal system aside from the president and Congress
   C) To counteract the strength of federalism
   D) As a check to the power of the president as a national figure
   E) To insure that the best judges in the nation validate the state's decisions

Question 2

The three votes to impeach the president in the 20th century have been against Richard Nixon (Watergate), Ronald Reagan (Iran-Contra), and Bill Clinton (Lewinsky).
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

FALSE



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