A significant case involving the right against self-incrimination was
a. the 1925 Gitlow v. New York case.
b. the 1940 Cantwell v. Connecticut case.
c. the 1949 Wolf v. Colorado case.
d. the 1964 Escobedo v. Illinois case.
e. the 2009 Herring v. United States case.
d
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A republic is a governmental system that
a. places political decision makers one step away from citizens. b. places direct control of government in the hands of the people. c. allows citizens to vote directly for president. d. allows more diverse group of people to govern themselves. e. allows larger groups of people to govern themselves.
Congressional committees have what effect on the distribution of power in the U.S. Congress?
a. They coordinate power where the parties’ powers have been eroded. b. They have no real effect on power. c. They increase the power of the majority party. d. They decentralize political power.
In 1993, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that states may impose longer prison terms and stiffer fines on people convicted of "hate crimes" without violating the First Amendment's protection of free speech
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In contrast to members of the House, Senators must be ______.
a. older b. wealthier c. more educated d. property holders