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Which of the following is true of the checks and balances on the American judiciary?
 
  A) The Supreme Court hears meritless appeals so it can rule on such issues.
  B) Congress has the authority to limit or otherwise alter the jurisdiction of the lower federal courts.
  C) Justices make decisions based on their personal values and policy preferences.
  D) The Supreme Court cannot re-open a case that has been heard in the lower courts.
  E) Federal and state legislatures are obligated to appropriate the funds necessary to carry out rulings.

Question 2

__________is mandated by various established judicial traditions and doctrines, including the doctrine of stare decisis, which theoretically obligates the Supreme Court to follow its own precedents.
 
  A) Judicial activism
  B) Self-restraint
  C) Original intent
  D) Strict construction
  E) Gerrymandering


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Bison

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Reply #1 on: Jul 9, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


lbcchick

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Reply #2 on: Jul 9, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 9, 2018
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