Discuss the importance of the Bill of Rights in terms of its role in the ratification process.
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The framers of the Texas Constitution of 1876 created separate courts of last resort for civil and criminal cases __________.
A. to fragment political power and decentralize the structure of government B. in an effort to slow down the judicial process C. to follow the example of the federal government and other states D. so they would have more positions on the highest courts to which they could be appointed
The 1917 Constitution, which was proposed to end the Mexican revolution, ________
A. provided a greater political authority to the Catholic Church B. created a federal system and an independent judiciary C. encouraged re-elections for the posts of President and governors D. outlawed the practice of land redistribution for workers and peasants E. encouraged the participation of priests in politics
Which of the following is an example of collective action?
a. a king imposing a tax on his subjects b. a person choosing to purchase a new cellphone c. cable TV subscribers organize to oppose a tax d. a member of Congress writing a letter to a constituent
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The American news media is currently experiencing a period of unprecedented stability. 2. Both candidates in the 2016 presidential election received negative media attention. 3. Most intelligence sources, including the CIA and FBI directors, felt that the 2016 election would be the only time that a foreign government would try to influence a U.S. election. 4. The news media only has been highly partisan in the United States since approximately the year 2000. 5. Economics accounts for both the rise and the fall of the 19th-century partisan press.