In the 2003 decision of Lawrence v. Texas, the U.S. Supreme Court
A. upheld a Texas law that made homosexual conduct a crime.
B. overturned laws against sodomy between consenting adults in private to be unconstitutional.
C. invalidated anti-discrimination laws that protect homosexuals.
D. upheld the Court's previous decision in Bowers v. Hardwick.
E. indicated that states could declare homosexuality a crime.
Answer: B
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Which of the following were NOT members of the insurgency in Iraq?
A. Former members of Saddam Hussein's Baath party B. Religious extremists fighting for Islamic rule C. Criminals motivated by money D. Members of the Kurdish community in Iraq E. Former military officers wishing to return to power
The enumerated powers in Article I of the Constitution were intended to
A. limit the powers of the state governments. B. ensure that neither northern nor southern states would be at a disadvantage. C. ensure that neither small nor large states would be at a disadvantage. D. limit the power of the presidency. E. establish a government strong enough to forge a union that was secure in its defense and stable in its economy.
In Smith v. Allwright (1944), the Supreme Court ruled that
A) segregation was constitutional as long as accommodations were equal. B) the white primary was unconstitutional. C) the army must integrate. D) segregation of housing was unconstitutional. E) the government, as an employer, must not discriminate.
According to Figure 11.3, which of the following is true of third party and independent candidates on U.S. House district ballots since 1992?
a. There have been more third party and independent candidates than in the past. b. There have been less third party and independent candidates than in the past. c. The level of third party participation has remained constant with past levels. d. Many districts have actively discouraged third party and independent candidates. e. All districts have had at least one third-party or independent candidate since 1992 .