A state court decides to pass a law to ban abortion based on religious beliefs. The U.S. Supreme Court invalidates this law as a violation of constitutional rights, including the right to privacy. In this case, the Supreme Court's decision is an example of:

A. judicial restriction.
B. judicial activism.
C. judicial negligence.
D. judicial oversight.
E. judicial restraint.

Answer: B

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Describe at least three examples of how federalism has changed over the history of the United States. Include a discussion of the impact September 11, 2001, had on federalism.

What will be an ideal response?

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