The United States Founding Fathers insisted on "checks and balances," otherwise known as ___________

Compared to the Bush administration, the Obama administration has placed a greater emphasis on ______ in foreign policy.

A. deterrence B. military defense actions C. diplomacy and foreign aid D. economic trade policies

In which way are the variations in state courts perceived as a disadvantage?

a. It creates disparities in how the law is interpreted.  b. It places an undue burden on the Supreme Court to unify interpretation.  c. It corrodes the tenets of federalism.  d. It requires states to legalize marijuana.