The Eighth Amendment forbids cruel and unusual punishment but __________
a. such punishment is rarely disputed
b. does not define it
c. invalidates it in cases of domestic wiretapping
d. invalidates it in cases of juvenile prosecution
ANS: B
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By mid-2005, lobbyists registered in Washington, D.C
a. were under 1,500 individuals. b. were exactly 2,000 individuals. c. were fewer than in previous years. d. numbered more than 34,750 individuals. e. were no longer allowed to lobby in the Congressional office buildings.
The defeat of the Comanches in the 1870s opened up which Texas region to Anglo American settlement?
A) East Texas B) West Texas C) Gulf Coast D) Panhandle
Texas follows the individualistic and traditionalistic forms of political culture. How does this translate into government policy?
a. Being ethnically diverse, government policy is directed toward bettering the lives of minorities. b. Texas government encourages creation of unions to protect the interests of workers. c. Government policy is usually focused around the protection of individual rights and social issues. d. Politicians generally have more latitude with regard to policy decisions.
In recent years, ______ has diversified the economy of the border area of South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).