The 8th amendment protects against
A. Cruel and unusual punishment
B. Unlawful entry into an individual's home
C. To enforce racial equality
D. Jail with bail
Ans: A. Cruel and unusual punishment
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Describe what is meant by the “dual nature” of Congress. Give an example of how members must attend to both definitions of Congress.
What will be an ideal response?
The president has the power to negotiate treaties with foreign nations, but such agreements on behalf of the United States must be approved by
a. a two-thirds vote of each house of the Congress. b. a majority vote of the House of Representatives. c. a two-thirds vote of the U.S. Senate. d. a majority of the president's cabinet. e. two-thirds of the states.
The power transition theory maintains that a. weak states are more likely to initiate aggression than strong states. b. war is most likely when a dominant great power is threatened by the rapid growth of a rival's capabilities. c. the prospects for international peace increase when power is evenly distributed among the major states in thesystem
d. All of these are true.
________ refers to a process in which a substantial group of voters switches party allegiance
A) Dealignment B) Revolution C) Realignment D) Reassessment E) Devolution