_____ are legal and constitutional rights that protect citizens from government actions.
A. Executive privileges
B. Emergency powers
C. Vetoes
D. Ordinance powers
E. Civil liberties
Answer: E
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A) two-thirds vote of a joint resolution in each chamber B) explanatory statements prepared and published in state newspapers C) signature of the governor D) simple majority of the voters who vote in the election
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A. the means to an end B. a set of agreements, laws, or other political structures designed to provide permanent hierarchy C. the social contract D. a collective agreement between a group of people with a common problem
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a. item b. silent c. pocket d. legislative