Why does the fragmented nature of the American system of government represent an added strength of the Supreme Court?

A. Fragmentation diminishes the power of the executive and the legislative branches.
B. Fragmentation creates the need for a referee.
C. Fragmentation establishes the structure within which the Court operates.
D. Fragmentation clashes with the legal doctrine of stare decisis.

Answer: B

Political Science

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Franklin Roosevelt made use of radio network broadcasts for political communication by

a. addressing the American public on a weekly basis. b. addressing the radio audience as if they were at a rally that helped to unite them behind his cause. c. adopting a conversational tone that allowed millions of Americans to feel connected to him. d. buying air time on radios to promote the more controversial plans of his administration. e. funding broadcasters through his New Deal program.

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In 1976, South African police opened fire on hundreds of protesters in Soweto who objected to __________

a. Christian school prayer
b. separate-but-equal public accommodations
c. learning Afrikaans in school
d. enlisting in the military

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