In 1761, ___________ reviled the _______________ as "the worst instrument of arbitrary power, the most destructive of English liberty and the fundamental principles of law, that was ever found in an English law book."
a. John Adams; writ of habeas corpus
b. John Hancock; Stamp Act
c. James Monroe; general warrant
d. James Otis; Writs of Assistance
D
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Which of the following was an attempt to publicize the internal workings of the Supreme Court?
A) a proposed constitutional amendment requiring more openness in Court proceedings B) a federal statute that required that the Court's deliberations be conducted publicly C) the publication of The Brethren by two investigative reporters D) all of the above E) the Tenth Amendment
Approximately how many bills are introduced during each Congress?
A. fewer than 250 B. nearly 700 C. around 1,200 D. over 10,000
The Postal Service, which was created by Congress and which retains all profits rather than distributing them among shareholders, is an example of
A. a government corporation. B. an independent regulatory agency. C. a government-sponsored enterprise. D. a proxy administration. E. a line organization.
A public opinion poll for a national survey will generally include how many randomly selected respondents?
a. between 500 and 1,000 b. between 500 and 1,500 c. between 1,000 and 1,500 d. between 1,500 and 2,000