The Role of the Judicial Branch in the Separation of Powers

question 67

Multiple Choice

The role of the judicial branch in the separation of powers has depended on:

• A) the power of Congress to fill Supreme Court vacancies.
• B) the power of the courts to exercise judicial review.
• C) citizens' willingness to accept controversial court decisions.
• D) the power of activist courts to create new law "from the bench."

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Definitions:

Erythrocyte

A red blood cell, responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body.

Erythropoiesis

The process through which new red blood cells are produced in the bone marrow, a critical process for maintaining adequate oxygen transport in the blood.

Erythropoietin

A hormone produced mainly by the kidneys, stimulating the production and maintenance of red blood cells in response to low oxygen levels in tissues.

Platelet Plug

A mass formed by platelets that accumulates at a site of blood vessel injury to help stop bleeding.