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What government body makes decisions about difficult legal questions?
The courts decide questions of law, which is the juducial branch. In the US, the highest court is the US Supreme Court.
What branch of the US government makes decisions concerning the constitutionality of US laws?
In the United States the US Supreme Court decides if laws meet the requirements of the US Constitution.
What plays a large role in interpreting the bill of rights?
legislativeAnother View: WRONG! It is the Judicial Branchwhich interprets the Bill of Rights, an integral part of the US Constitution.
Guiding principle for courts that makes decisions predictable and consistent?
Stare decisis is the guiding principle for courts that makes decisions predictable and consistent.
Who makes all final foreign policy decisions?
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