The Constitution prohibits the state governments from all of the following EXCEPT
A) passing bills of attainder.
B) passing ex post facto laws.
C) taxing imports and exports.
D) entering into any treaty or alliance with foreign nations.
E) having state income taxes.
E
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A. States are governed centrally so that they can progress in a unified direction. B. It is a party convention held at the local level that elects delegates to conventions at the national level. C. The member states let the central government undertake most state activities. D. It is an involuntary association of states which are annexed by the most powerful state. E. The member states typically govern most state affairs as they see fit.
Identify a true statement about third parties in American politics.
A. They enjoy more electoral success than major parties. B. Since they are less in number and variety, they are easy to classify. C. It is easier for them to campaign statewide than to appeal to voters in a smaller district. D. In all states, they need only a few signatures to place their candidates on the ballot. E. They have brought many political issues to the public's attention.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What fear fueled opposition to immigration of Catholics during the 1840s and 1850s?
a. Papal rule and authority threatened to destroy religious and political liberty. b. The Pope might condemn democracy and excommunicate the entire nation. c. Catholicism would become the dominant religion in the United States. d. Catholics would fail to fulfill their civic duties because they would be too busy in church. e. Catholics would prefer to read the Bible than the Constitution.