In the case of United States v. Virginia (1996), the Supreme Court ruled that
A. colleges affiliated with a particular religion could not take the religious persuasion of job candidates into consideration during the hiring process.
B. strict racial quotas were a valid means of ensuring racial diversity on college campuses.
C. private colleges could refuse to admit prospective students on the basis of sexual orientation.
D. male-only admissions policy at a state-supported military academy was unconstitutional.
E. because female instructors created an undue distraction at all-male universities, the schools in question could discriminate against women in their hiring practices.
Answer: D
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Supreme Court rulings appear to confirm that
A. that most treaties can be nullified by the states. B. that only Congress can withdraw the United States from a treaty. C. a President can enact a treaty without the support of the Senate. D. a President can enact a treaty with the support of the House of Representatives. E. a President can unilaterally withdraw the United States from a treaty.
The recent focus on rehabilitation over incarceration would be an option most likely for which of the following offenses?
a. rape b. armed robbery c. human trafficking d. drug use e. fraud
Under the Fourteenth Amendment, who of the following would automatically be a U.S. citizen?
a. a Finnish immigrant who is studying English in Ohio b. someone born in Hong Kong who has moved to Detroit c. someone born in California to Japanese parents d. the children born in the United States to foreign ambassadors
The Privileges and Immunities Clause of ____________, provides: "The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States."
a. Article IV, Section 1 b. Article IV, Section 2 c. Article IV, Section 3 d. Article IV, Section 4