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argued that judicial review was necessary if the court was to fulfill its duty of upholding the constitution. without it, he felt that the legislature would have a
eal and practical omnipotence.\ moreover, several of the constitution’s framers expected the court to act in this way. alexander hamilton and james madison emphasized the importance of judicial review in the federalist papers, a series of essays promoting the adoption of the constitution. however, the power of judicial review continues to be a controversial power because it allows the justices—who are appointed rather than elected—to overturn laws made by congress and state lawmaking bodies.

1. which of the following statements is an implication of judicial review?

a. the constitution is a historic document with little influence over how
the government operates today.
b. the constitution must explicitly state which branch of government is
to have what authority.
c. the framers never meant for the supreme court to have this power.
d. the constitution is a living document that continues to be
interpreted.

questions 19 through 21 are based on the following information.
the department of labor operates under the mandate that the most important capital is human capital. the fair labor standards act (flsa), which also sets minimum wage and overtime pay standards in the private and government sectors, has specific provisions designed to protect children— the future workforce of america. employment for minors now must conform to the following restrictions, which apply to all labor except farm labor. first, 16- or 17-year-olds may legally obtain employment as long as the job is not determined to be dangerous or ruinous to their health or well-being. second, 14- or 15-yearolds may also work during specific hours at certain jobs as long as their employment does not negatively affect their health, schooling, or wellbeing. employment of children under 14 years of age is usually prohibited. the department of labor has already classified 17 nonagricultural occupations as being unsuitable for minors.

1. according to the regulations described, all of the following could legally be used to deny a minor employment except

a. age.
b. gender.
c. hazard level.
d. type of job.

Explanation:

Question 18

• Option a: The passage says judicial review is to uphold the Constitution, so it has influence, eliminating a.
• Option b: The passage doesn't imply the Constitution must explicitly state branch authorities, eliminating b.
• Option c: The passage states framers like Hamilton and Madison emphasized judicial review, so c is wrong.
• Option d: Judicial review allows the Court to interpret the Constitution, implying it's a living document open to interpretation.

• Option A: Age is a factor (e.g., under 14 usually prohibited, 14 - 15 have restrictions), so age can deny employment.
• Option B: The passage's regulations about minor employment don't mention gender, so gender can't be used to deny.
• Option C: Hazard level (dangerous jobs) can deny employment for 16 - 17 year - olds.
• Option D: Type of job (e.g., nonagricultural unsuitable jobs) can deny employment.

Answer:

d. The Constitution is a living document that continues to be interpreted.

Question 19