The Framers designed a government that ______.
A. maximizes conformity costs by limiting transaction costs
B. limits free riding to allow the national government more authority
C. minimizes conformity costs through increased transaction costs such as separation of powers and limited national authority
D. took control of the means of production to produce a much stronger national economy, essential for building an empire
Answer: C
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Which of the following candidates in the 2012 Republican nomination campaign won the Iowa caucuses?
a. Mitt Romney b. Newt Gingrich c. Rick Perry d. Rick Santorum
The issue of prayers at school graduations and ball games has also been addressed by the Supreme Court as recently as 2000 in Santa Fe v. Doe. What is the stance of the Court in regard to prayers at such events where attendance is voluntary?
a. Since attendance is voluntary and the participation in the prayer is not required, the prayers do not violate the Constitution’s protections. b. The prayers are allowed because these events are attended by more adults than minors. c. The Court failed to rule on the specific issue of prayer but discouraged it because of the public nature of the event. d. Even though attendance is voluntary, the prayer is unconstitutional because the attendees are forced to participate and because it appears to be a state endorsement of religion. e. The prayers are unconstitutional because not all religions have equal time allotted to offer their prayers.
Which of the following is an example of a law that would only have to pass the reasonable standard where the government argues for the distinction on a rational basis.
a. Laws requiring somebody to be 21 to legally purchase alcohol. b. Men being punished for statutory rape even if women are not punished. c. Laws barring one religious group from solicitation. d. State laws setting different ages at which men and women legally become adults. e. Women being barred from jobs by height and weight requirements.
In response to the Articles of Confederation, some Southern states feared the restriction of ______, while the smaller states feared losing their ______.
a. agricultural production; sovereignty b. slavery; equal representation c. currency; security d. land ownership; businesses