Describe the proposed Equal Rights Amendment. Why was it not enacted?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Describe the Equal Rights Amendment as a failed proposal to amend the constitution to eliminate gender discrimination.
2. Explain why it was not adopted, such as concern with the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision and with disruptions to the traditional family.

Political Science

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A state passes a law that requires men to promise to abstain from sexual harassment as part of their employment contracts. The law is not applicable to women. For determining whether the equal protection clause has been violated, which of the following tests is most likely to be used in this case?

A) The strict scrutiny standard B) The intermediate scrutiny standard C) The Lemon test D) The ordinary scrutiny standard E) The rational basis test

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Endorsing international agreements is one action TANs take that best serves their role of ______.

a. influencing states b. popularizing ideas c. enabling cooperation d. enforcing laws

Political Science

In lieu of purchasing workers' compensation insurance, employers in Texas

A. should have the union pay for the insurance out of mandatory dues. B. may require the employee to purchase the insurance. C. don't have to do anything, unless an injured employee files a civil law suit. D. can file a "tort" model exception for the employee with the health and safety board.

Political Science

The Liberal International Economic Order is most compatible with which of the following economic eras?

A) ?Pre-National B) ?National C) ?International D) ?Global E) ?Post-Global

Political Science