How did President James K. Polk expand the war powers of the president?
a. He established the first standing army.
b. He invaded Texas.
c. He provoked a war with Mexico.
d. He assumed command of the armed forces.
c. He provoked a war with Mexico.
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
In 1955, the Supreme Court ruled that desegregation should be
A. implemented with due concern for public safety. B. monitored by local school officials. C. implemented "with all deliberate speed." D. monitored by civil rights groups. E. delayed until there were significant shifts in population.
Which of the following statements is true about Near v. Minnesota? a. The state of Minnesota attempted to prevent J. M. Near from publishing “defamatory” material. b. The Supreme Court ruled that Minnesota violated J. M. Near’s First Amendment rights. c. The Supreme Court ruled that the First Amendment’s protection of freedom of the press was applicable to the states. d. All of the above are true.
a. The state of Minnesota attempted to prevent J. M. Near from publishing “defamatory” material. b. The Supreme Court ruled that Minnesota violated J. M. Near’s First Amendment rights. c. The Supreme Court ruled that the First Amendment’s protection of freedom of the press was applicable to the states. d. All of the above are true.
Most democracies utilize majority rule with minority rights
Indicate whether the statement is true or false