According to James Madison in The Federalist, No. 10, a central function of the constitutional system is to

a. promote law and order.
b. provide for an efficient government.
c. allow the majority to rule.
d. control the violence of faction.


d. control the violence of faction.

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a. Pickering v. Board of Education (1968) b. Goldberg v. Kelly (1970) c. Goss v. Lopez (1975) d. National Treasury Employees Union v. Von Raab (1989)

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Explain the causes of the global food crisis. Which do you think is the most significant contributor? How would you address these issues? What role can domestic governments play? What role can international agencies play? Examine how realists, liberals, and constructivists would solve this problem

What will be an ideal response?

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Grand juries in Texas are composed of __________ citizens

A) six B) twelve C) three D) forty

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Alexander Hamilton's vision of a strong central government is the model for our U.S. Constitution

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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