The Sedition Law distressed many Americans because it __________.
a. allowed libel convictions without a jury trial, affecting people’s judicial rights
b. gave the Federalists too much power and reduced the Republicans’ power
c. expanded the powers of Congress, which meant bigger government
d. undermined the First Amendment
d. undermined the First Amendment
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The founder of the kingdom of Mali was
A) Mansa Musa. B) Kaya Maghau. C) Sonni Ali. D) Sundiata. E) Gao.
What best describes the Carolingian diet?
a. Most people ate fish at least three times per week. b. Aristocrats rarely ate food made from grain. c. Peasants had a more varied diet than the upper classes. d. The primary meat of the upper classes was beef. e. People of all classes consumed large quantities of bread.
The Supreme Court decision in __________ was the first since the New Deal that the Court ruled to limit congressional power by claiming Congress had exceeded its authority under the commerce clause.
A. Barron v. Baltimore B. Kimel v. Florida Board of Regents C. Nevada v. Hibbs D. United States v. Lopez E. United States v. Morrison
How did the dismal economy affect the 2008 presidential race?
A) It helped Obama gain ground during the campaign. B) It decreased Obama's overall popularity. C) It decreased both Obama and McCain's popularity. D) It caused resentment against the Democratic party. E) It did not have any effect on the 2008 presidential election.