How does the realist power-based explanation of international organizations differ from the Marxist power-based explanation?

a. Realists consider international organizations to be ineffective; Marxists consider international organizations essential to world peace.
b. Realists recognize the jurisdiction of international organizations; Marxists reject the authority of international organizations.
c. Realists favor smaller international organizations; Marxists favor larger international organizations.
d. Realists believe international organizations promote state self-interest; Marxists believe international organizations benefit economic elites.


d. Realists believe international organizations promote state self-interest; Marxists believe international organizations benefit economic elites.

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Techniques like "packing" and "cracking" may be used during redistricting to

A) maximize a political party's chances of winning seats in the state legislature and Congress. B) confuse voters about their polling location or the candidates on their ballot. C) decrease the voting power of undecided voters in national elections. D) increase voter turnout of minority groups. E) eliminate the opportunity for gerrymandering to occur.

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A Seventh-Day Adventist declined a job that required him to work on a Saturday, which is the holy day for Seventh-Day Adventists. Because he declined a job, the federal government denied him federal unemployment benefits. The Supreme Court would rule that this decision by the government was

A) constitutional, because to single out the Adventist for special consideration would amount to an establishment of religion by the federal government. B) unconstitutional, because the Adventist had the right to his free exercise of religion. C) unconstitutional, because the First Amendment's right to assemble includes the right not to assemble for reasons of religious conscience. D) constitutional, because the establishment clause only applies to actions of state governments, not the federal government. E) unconstitutional, because under the Fourteenth Amendment all Americans, regardless of religion, have a right to unemployment benefits when they have no job.

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Discuss the role of the establishment and free exercise clauses of the 1st Amendment as they pertain to religion and public entities such as schools and government offices. What specific tests and protections has the Supreme Court put into place in order to maintain a “wall of separation”? Provide case law where appropriate in your answer.

What will be an ideal response?

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