The framers clearly opted for an indirect and representative form of democratic governance, however over the years the system they devised moved much closer to the Athenian ideal of direct democracy
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
True
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Interest groups such as Common Cause and the League of Woman Voters are most accurately defined as which type of group?
a. public interest b. artsy or recreational c. ethnic d. spiritual e. economic
The Bill of Rights guarantees rights of the people to peaceably assembly, but the Supreme Court has allowed local governments to
A) regulate the size of any and all assemblies, on public or private property. B) limit the duration and loudness of demonstrations, allowing officials to eliminate business disruptions. C) prohibit demonstrations by religious or hate groups. D) require permits for parades and demonstrations, allowing officials to control traffic or prevent demonstrations from turning into riots. E) prohibit demonstrations staged in religious enclaves.
Which statement about Russia under Putin is FALSE?
a. Some of Putin's more vocal critics have ended up dead. b. Long lines for food and other items continue. c. Historical materials about the country's not-so-pleasant past have been made avialable to the public. d. Russia's relationships with Europe and the United States remain strained. e. The country seeks to create its own Silicon Valley-type region to boost technological innovation.
From what source does the judicial branch receive the power to interpret the Constitution?
a. constitution b. Bill of Rights c. congress d. judicial branch