The basic unit of political organization in the world is the

Why do justices draft concurring opinions?

A.) they disagree with the majority decision of the court B.) they agree with the actual decision but disagree with some of the legal arguments or conclusions reached in the majority opinion C.) they disagree with the dissenting opinion and feel they need to express their concerns D.) they initially voted with the majority but changed their mind after it was too late to alter the final decision

The ability of the judicial branch to determine the constitutionality of a law passed by Congress is an example of ______.

a. federalism b. democracy c. checks and balances d. popular sovereignty