In cases of domestic violence, such as a riot within a state, the national government has the right to intervene
a. only when Congress authorizes the intervention.
b. only when the state's governor requests help.
c. only when the state's legislature requests help.
d. even if there is no request for help from any state authority.
e. only when the Supreme Court approves an interstate compact.
Answer: D
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Which of these would best describe the relationship between state laws and federal laws? a. Most states, including Texas, do not have constitutional and statutory provisions that conflict with federal laws. b. Most states, including Texas, have constitutional and statutory provisions that conflict with federal laws
c. Texas is the only state that has constitutional and statutory provisions that conflict with federal laws. d. Texas is the only state that does not have constitutional and statutory provisions that conflict with federal laws. e. Every state's laws take precedence over federal law if there is a conflict between them.
A 75-year-old retired attorney who moved to Texas three years ago, is a qualified registered voter, and has been living in his House district since he arrived in Texas is considering filing to run as his district's state representative but is ineligible because he __________.
A. is too old to hold public office B. has not yet met the Texas residency requirement C. has a conflict of interest due to his previous legal career D. has not lived in his House district long enough to meet residency requirements
"All mankind being equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or property." This statement is an example of __________ law
a. civil b. common c. constitutional d. natural
When it comes to the freedom of the press, the First Amendment has been interpreted as meaning that no government, federal or state, can
A) place "prior restraints" on the press except under very narrowly defined circumstances. B) regulate the types of words used on broadcast television. C) regulate advertisements on network television. D) place conditions on cable providers. E) release information on private citizens without their consent.