Which of the following describes the impact of Marbury v. Madison?
A. It did not immediately strengthen the Court's power in its relations with the President or Congress.
B. It was dramatic and immediate, as the Court declared over one hundred federal laws unconstitutional within a few years of the decision.
C. It was short-lived, as Congress passed legislation repealing the Judiciary Act of 1801 and with it the power of judicial review.
D. It was institutionalized with the passage of the Twelfth Amendment.
Answer: A
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According to Tickner, which of the following is true of the prevailing approach to international politics?
a. It is a world open to women and men alike. b. It denies warfare as an activity. c. It is a world of powerlessness and defeat. d. Women are underrepresented relative to men in positions of relevance to international politics. e. Masculine and feminine perspectives are equally valued in international politics.
How did the 19th-century party machines reflect politics in the United States?
A. Politics was a full-time profession and winning local elections to keep patronage flowing was the paramount goal of party professionals. B. The parties were increasingly professional and the national parties began to exert more control over local organizations in order to promote the party brand. C. Many of the major reform efforts were designed to strengthen the parties so they could bring new voters into the electoral process. D. The parties were still filled with well-educated and wealthy individuals who regarded public service as a key part of their identity.