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danielfitts88

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If the U.S. and California constitutions contain the same or similar language on a given subject
 
  a. the state courts must follow the federal courts in interpreting the language
  b. the state courts are free to ignore federal court interpretations.
  c. the state courts may interpret the language differently, provided that doing so does not violate the constitution or a valid federal law or treaty.
  d. jurisdiction over interpretation automatically reverts to the federal court system.

Question 2

The extent to which the judiciary is free from influence from the other branches of government is referred to as
 
  a. stare decisis.
  b. judicial independence.
  c. civilian control of the judiciary.
  d. judicial activism.
  e. judicial review.



joewallace

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

B



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