As an arbiter between the rights of the individual and the exercise of power by society, the Supreme Court ______.
a. has sided consistently with individual rights
b. has acted in an inconsistent manner across the spectrum of possible positions over the course of American history
c. supported government power in the nineteenth century but has been consistently on the side of the individual since then
d. leaned toward protection of the individual in the nineteenth century but has consistently favored government power since then
e. has generally remained neutral and allowed Congress to decide issues of individual liberty
b. has acted in an inconsistent manner across the spectrum of possible positions over the course of American history
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A. Economic capacity; geography B. Technology; reputation C. Natural resources; military force D. Government; population
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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A. Personality B. Political Party Line C. Issues D. Gender
The Fifth Amendment establishes
A. freedom of speech. B. protection against search and seizure. C. freedom of assembly. D. the right to counsel. E. protection against compelled self-incrimination.