Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who favored affirmative action in higher education, was replaced by Justice __________, who was far more hostile to these programs.

The nonpermanent members of the Security Council ________

a. are appointed for 5-year terms b. have veto power while on the Council c. have an ordinary vote but no veto power d. are elected by the permanent members of the Security Council e. can vote as a block and overcome the will of the permanent members

Which of the following statements is not true of the system of justice in America?

A) The system is fragmented and decentralized. B) It encompasses a network of federal courts, state and local courts, state and local police, prosecutors, the FBI, and prisons. C) It includes the Department of Justice, probation and parole officers, and parole boards. D) The system is highly centralized and tightly organized. E) It is independent of the other two branches of government.