In the twentieth century, the Supreme Court became increasingly more willing to protect individuals against intrusive state actions. What instrument gave the Supreme Court this authority?
a. the Civil Rights Act of 1871
b. the Alien and Sedition Acts
c. the First Amendment, which guaranteed freedom of speech
d. the Fourteenth Amendment, which guaranteed due process of law by the states
e. the free exercise clause
Ans: d. the Fourteenth Amendment, which guaranteed due process of law by the states
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a. for government to promote the free movement of capital and labor. b. for international markets to govern the free movement of capital only. c. for government to promote the free movement of labor but not capital. d. for international markets to protect some industries but not others.
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A. multiple member district voting system B. proportional representation voting system C. single member district, plurality voting system D. single member district, majority voting system
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a. Requirements for higher gas mileage for vehicles in the U.S. b. Hydraulic fracturing. c. The introduction of hybrid electric and fully electric automobiles. d. The use of solar and wind power in generating electricity.
According to the power transition theory, wars are most likely to occur when:
a. The power of the rivals is unequal. b. The power of the rivals is about equal. c. The power of the rivals is uncertain. d. c and b are correct.