In the case of Palko v. Connecticut, the Supreme Court ruled that the Fifth Amendment prohibition against double jeopardy
a. was not a fundamental freedom.
b. was a fundamental freedom.
c. could only be invoked in civil cases.
d. was unconstitutional.
e. could only be invoked in capital cases.
a
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a. a legislative vacancy b. three or more candidates receiving more than 20 percent of the vote in the primary c. the Texas Senate rejecting a gubernatorial appointment when the legislative session convenes d. no candidate in the primary election receiving a majority e. one candidate winning both the Democratic and Republican primaries
What did the experiences of walnut growers and poultry men in 1959 illustrate about the success of interest groups?
A. Groups developed in response to economic development, so there would be competition. B. Small groups with intense interests have an organizational advantage. C. Large groups with diffuse interests have an organizational advantage. D. The universe of interest groups was biased toward those who had money and resources.
Which describes the relationship between demographics and amendments to the states constitution
The _______ marked the first time the federal government financially backed a program of social welfare
a. Americans with Disabilities Act b. Morrill Act c. Fugitive Slave Act d. Interstate Commerce Commission e. Freedmen’s Bureau