The ______ model focuses on applying the law to the facts of a case, including past decisions on similar cases.

Which of the following is the general principle that Americans should guide government as much as possible?

a. the will of the people b. the consent of the governed c. equal opportunity to influence government d. equal treatment by the law e. the securing of liberty

Which of the following statements regarding federal constitutional courts is TRUE?

a. Judges on constitutional courts serve for a fixed number of years. b. Constitutional courts may give advisory opinions. c. The precise structure of the federal court system is detailed in Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution. d. The principal constitutional courts are the district courts, the courts of appeals,and the Supreme Court. e. All of the constitutional courts have the same jurisdiction.