By Upholding the Constitutionality of Laws and Adding Legitimacy in the Minds

question 7

Multiple Choice

By upholding the constitutionality of laws and adding legitimacy in the minds of the American public to those laws passed by Congress, the Court risks

• A)allowing the exercise of powers not granted to it in the Constitution.
• B)asserting undue influence over the people themselves.
• C)confirming and implementing the tyranny of the minority.
• D)giving a stamp of approval to the tyranny of the majority.

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Definitions:

Preoperational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development (approximately ages 2-7) where children begin to use language and think symbolically, but lack logical operations.

Formal Operational

The stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where individuals learn to think logically about abstract concepts and hypothetical situations.

Division

A mathematical operation in which one quantity is divided by another, resulting in a quotient that shows how many times one number is contained within another.

Insecure Attachment

A type of emotional bond which is characterized by anxiety, fear, and insecurity, often resulting from inconsistent caregiver responses in early childhood.