Which of the following is an example provided by Devah Pager’s research that suggests the inherent bias of employers?

A. the fact that employers are more likely to call back white job applicants with a criminal record than black job applicants with no criminal record
B. the fact that several states have expanded employment legislation to allow employers to reject applicants with criminal backgrounds whether or not the offenses are related to the job for which they are applying
C. the fact that employment is one of the few social institutions quantifiably and empirically affected by incarceration
D. the fact that both white and black job applicants are asked about their criminal records before submitting their applications


A. the fact that employers are more likely to call back white job applicants with a criminal record than black job applicants with no criminal record

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Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution says, "The President, Vice President, and all Civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high crimes and Misdemeanors."

Explain what this means. What would your criteria be for impeachment? What will be an ideal response?

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What was the central significance of Near v. Minnesota?

a. The Court ruled that newspapers cannot print “scandalous, malicious, and defamatory material.” b. The Court reversed the process of selective incorporation, ruling that the First Amendment was applicable only to the national government. c. The Court ruled that the First and Fourteenth amendments restrain state attempts to regulate the press. d. The Court ruled that the Minnesota abortion law violated a woman’s right to privacy.

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Which of the following statements is untrue?

A.state and local budgets have risen since 1950 B. early in our history, states provided few services C. compared to the federal government, state and local governments are minimal providers of public services today D. government's role in health care expanded dramatically since 1950

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The violent repression of citizens protesting in favor of democracy in Tiananmen Square in June 1989 occurred in which country?

A. East Germany B. Poland C. Brazil D. China

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