Falsely shouting “fire” in a crowded theater is an example of

a. clear and present danger.
b. fighting words.
c. libel.
d. prior restraint.
e. unprotected speech.


ANS: E

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Which of the following is not generally a problem with foreign policy decision making?

a. Groups of like-minded people trying to solve the same problem can disagree on the best course of action. b. People make foreign policy decisions in conditions of incredible stress. c. Information is often at a premium and some things cannot be known in advance. d. Chief executives often have only one course of action to choose from.

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Tax equity is understood as

a. everyone paying the same amount of taxes. b. wealthier people paying more taxes than poorer people. c. who bears the burden of paying taxes. d. poorer people paying more taxes than wealthy people.

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Define liberal democracy. How did this ideology develop? What are its most important tenets? How well does the American political system of today match the ideal of a liberal democracy?

What will be an ideal response?

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