Discuss the evolution of the Supreme Court's case law regarding homosexuality and private sexual behavior
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Identify Lawrence v. Texas(2003) and Bowers v. Hardwick (1986) as the primary cases and discuss those findings.
2, Recall that Lawrence overruled Bowers, something that was unusual for the Court in such a short period of time.
3, Explain the position articulated by Justice Kennedy noting that private lives in matters pertaining to sex are a protected liberty.
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a. writing and filing briefs b. selecting jurors c. presenting oral argument d. writing an opinion
How did Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress demonstrate a paradox in U.S. foreign policy making?
a. The U.S. commitment to Israel meant that it could not continue negotiations with Iran. b. The U.S. allies were reminded that despite its foreign policy power, U.S. domestic institutions could make it an unpredictable and unreliable partner. c. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s address announced that Israel would no longer honor its commitment to the United States to abstain from developing nuclear weapons. d. Congress became the central authority for foreign governments to negotiate with, replacing the president.
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A. Media poll B. Quota poll C. Pull poll D. Push poll E. Gallup poll
The regular period of time during which Congress conducts its business is called a
a. prorouge b. session c. special session d. congressional meeting