What is a special, added responsibility for democratic governments toward their citizens?
a. to care for those unable to fend for themselves
b. to maintain order
c. to protect national security
d. to protect individual liberty by ensuring that all people are treated equally before the law
Answer: d
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How do the rational basis standard and "intermediate scrutiny" differ?
a. The rational basis standard requires an important governmental objective for classification; intermediate scrutiny requires the classification to be necessary. b. The rational basis standard applies only to racial classifications; intermediate scrutiny applies to gender and sexual orientation classifications. c. Intermediate scrutiny is applied to a broader array of classifications than the rational basis standard. d. It is easier for the government to demonstrate a rational basis for a law than to meet the requirements of intermediate scrutiny. e. Those who dislike a law will have an easier time getting it overturned if the Supreme Court applies intermediate scrutiny instead of the rational basis standard.
Bill Frist became Senate majority leader after the 2002 election
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When the U.S. Department of Transportation stipulates how many hours truck drivers can be on the road per week, the department is creating a(n) __________
a. agency b. issue network c. regulation d. bureaucracy
The president may make recess appointments when
a. Congress is not in session. b. one house of Congress approves the nomination. c. the nation is at war. d. the Senate is deadlocked on a confirmation. e. the Supreme Court authorizes him to do so.