The English jurist William Blackstone believed that freedom of the press should be characterized by
What will be an ideal response?
freedom from prior restraint
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A fee that had to be paid before one could vote that was used to prevent African Americans from voting is known as
a. a good character test. b. literacy test. c. electoral responsiveness. d. voter turnway. e. poll tax
What was one effect of the nationalization of the Bill of Rights?
a. The Constitution became obsolete. b. The Articles of Confederation gained prestige. c. Immigration increased dramatically. d. More elected officials faced electoral challenges. e. Deliberations shifted from state and local elected officials to federal judges.
What is the primary role of a cabinet secretary?
a. To work the floor of the Senate to get policies passed b. To provide expert advice to the president c. To work cooperatively with other cabinet secretaries to solve problems d. To draft legislation and design policy
Which of the following is an accurate statement about the judicial system established by the Constitution of 1876?
A. The Texas Supreme Court decides civil and criminal appeals. B. Cases decided by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals can be appealed to the Texas Supreme Court. C. Cases decided by the Texas Supreme Court can be appealed to the Texas Ultimate Court of Criminal and Civil Appeals. D. Texas has two courts of last resort, one for criminal cases and one for civil cases.