PSC 1002 Quiz: American Gov 3

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The courts play an influential role in shaping the application of constitutional powers, civil liberties, and civil rights. First, explain the concept of judicial review and how that has given the courts a major role in the policy making process. Provide specific examples of cases in which the courts have had an important influence on public policy. Second, discuss how the courts try to balance various rights and values in ruling in civil liberties and civil rights cases. Third, explain why the supreme court"s power depends on the concept of delegation, . Speech: first amendment, not absolute, obscenity; speech designed to incite crime. Religion: establishment clause, free exercise clause, muslim prisoner keeps beard, abortion, roe v wade.