What does the process of opinion writing in Brown v. Board of Education illustrate about decision-making at the Supreme Court?
a. On the most important issues facing the Court, the Chief Justice is always able to cobble together a majority.
b. The price of broad support among the justices may be vague, imperfectly enforced doctrine.
c. Dissenting opinions are critical for explaining the real outcome of the case.
d. A unanimous Court decision almost always leads to easy implementation of decisions.
b. The price of broad support among the justices may be vague, imperfectly enforced doctrine.
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A. by party "bosses." B. by dues-paid party members. C. as a result of the candidate's hard work and personal organization. D. at party conventions. E. in such a way that the party leadership can be sure that the candidates will support the party's platform.
The history of fire protection in America can best be described as which of the following?
a. a governmental responsibility since the founding b. a natural national monopoly c. the evolution of a private good to a governmental responsibility d. a congressional responsibility pursuant to Article I of the Constitution