The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruling that same-sex marriages were constitutional in that in 2003, illustrates the concept of
a. unitary government.
b. shared sovereigntuy.
c. states rights.
d. "Defense of Marriage" Law.
e. confederation.
c
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The recent controversy over state policy on immigration which originated in Arizona ______.
A. raises important questions about what civil rights, if any, illegal immigrants are entitled to as well as raising questions about how law enforcement could implement the law without engaging in racial profiling B. demonstrates that the federal courts have granted the states wide latitude to enforce the laws on the books even if it creates violations of civil rights C. illustrates that the states are responsible for protecting their borders and enforcing immigration laws in the United States D. highlights the fact that the Supreme Court takes a strong position favoring the federal government and struck down all elements of Arizona's law because federal law preempted it
If you are Hispanic, you have a greater chance of being one of the governors' executive appointees than someone from any other racial or ethnic group
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following is not likely to prefer the weak governor system in Texas?
a. Special interest groups b. Legislative leaders c. The governor d. Bureaucrats e. The general public
Critics of affirmative action argue that it
A. is a waste of federal resources. B. discriminates against white Americans. C. is no longer needed, as no discrimination exists in America today. D. unreasonably favors certain minority groups over others. E. contains too many loopholes and exceptions.