As originally written, the Bill of Rights imposed no restrictions on
A) the national government over the rights of individuals.
B) state government over the rights and liberties of individuals.
C) ex post facto lawmaking.
D) bills of attainder.
E) the national government over the liberties of individuals.
B
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Which example best demonstrates a legislator acting as a trustee of his or her constituency?
a. A legislator considers public opinion, refining it with information and careful thought. b. A legislator does whatever is best for his or her reelection. c. A legislator follows the public opinion of his or her constituency. d. A legislator heeds public opinion in every case, except in matters of personal conscience. e. A legislator may follow his or her conscience unless public opinion is clear.
A enters into a contract for the sale of her house to B, to take place as soon as title can be conveyed. However, she dies between execution of the contract and conveyance of the land. Equity declares that B has a right to the house and A's estate has a right to the purchase price. Which of the following equitable maxims best supports this?
a. Equality is equity. b. Equity follows law. c. A person who seeks equity must do equity. d. Equity regards as done that which should be done.
Because of its proportion of federal expenditures, substantially limiting federal spending requires cutting spending on _____
A. defense B. foreign aid C. welfare spending D. education
Give an example of how the government responds to public problems.
What will be an ideal response?