Ultimately, the Supreme Court’s ruling in Scott v. Sandford threatened ______.
a. the constitutionality of any state laws against slavery
b. the objectivity of any ruling dealing with the slave trade
c. the subjectivity of the Constitution’s slavery clauses
d. the legality of slavery and segregation in Southern states
a. the constitutionality of any state laws against slavery
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Franklin Roosevelt's victory in 1932, in conjunction with Democratic majorities in Congress, is defined as a __________
a. de-aligning election b. national party convention c. nonpartisan election d. realigning, or critical election e. maintaining election
Congress is generally more popular than the president
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Several factors make public policy making a highly political process including
a. the fragmentation created by a federal system of government. b. alliances (logrolling). c. policies that benefit particular states or districts (pork barrel legislation). d. All of the Above e. None of the Above.
Why did Maryland initially refuse to ratify the Articles of Confederation?
a. Maryland’s legislature did not believe the revolution should have been carried so far. b. Maryland was preoccupied with writing its own constitution. c. Other states refused to cede lands rightfully belonging to Maryland. d. Maryland objected to the claim by other states to lands west of the Appalachians. e. Maryland did not yet exist.