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WhattoUnderstand

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on: Jul 8, 2018
In the United States, federal judges affect policymaking primarily by _____.
 
  a. mirroring public opinion
  b. amending the constitution
  c. ruling on the constitutionality of government actions
  d. impeaching members of the executive and legislative branches

Question 2

Which of the following statements best compares policy making in different legal systems?
 
  a. Judges in code law systems are more activist than judges in common law systems.
  b. Judges in common law systems have more rules to obey than judges in civil law systems.
  c. Judges in code law systems have fewer opportunities to shape policy than judges in common law systems.
  d. Judges in civil law systems have more opportunities to shape policy than judges in common law systems.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c


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