In applying the reasonable-basis test, courts tend to
A. require government only to show that a particular law is reasonable.
B. interpret the equal protection clause in a strict manner.
C. prohibit any law that results in the unequal treatment of Americans.
D. assess whether a law had the support of a two-thirds majority of legislators at the time of passage.
E. determine whether a law is working well and, if so, to allow it to remain in effect.
Answer: A
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____ are the means of communication that reach large audiences.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. funds spent by the party independent without permission of the candidate. B. personal funds spent by the candidate on campaign activities. C. funds spent by political action committees that are not coordinated directly with a candidate's campaign. D. funds spent by the Federal Election Commission. E. funds spent by groups of independent voters.
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a. California b. Nevada c. Massachusetts d. Wisconsin