The system consisting of a league of independent states, each having essentially sovereign powers, and a central government with limited powers is known as a(n) __________ system

Media coverage of police brutality led to public concern over the issue. In response, the police department agreed to hold public forums regarding its arrest procedures. Following this, media coverage and public interest in the issue declined, though it has the potential to return in the future. This is an example of __________.

A. horse-race coverage B. the use of sound bites C. an issue-attention cycle D. negative advertising

In civil rights cases, judges tend to

A) forge ahead of public opinion. B) rule on the basis of what is moral and right, not politically correct. C) stay very close to the prevailing public opinion. D) deviate from the majority perspective. E) challenge stare decisis.