The Defense of Marriage Act involves the federal issue of ______.
a. whether the states or national government should define marriage
b. whether the federal government can require every state to recognize same-sex marriages
c. whether the federal government can use categorical grants to induce the states to provide more support for married couples
d. whether Congress can release the states from their obligation to honor same-sex marriages performed in other states
e. whether the states can force the federal government to define marriage as being between a man and a woman
d. whether Congress can release the states from their obligation to honor same-sex marriages performed in other states
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Which of the following best describes the federal Medicare program?
a. It is a federal health insurance program for poor children that is administered by the states. b. It is a federal health insurance program for the elderly that provides fees for health care services. c. It is a national health insurance program that provides government-paid health care for all American citizens. d. It is a health insurance program for federal employees and military personnel that provides fees for health care services.
In order to restore the confidence of citizens in government, the New Public Service argues that
a. citizens must perceive public institutions to be responsive. b. citizens must be educated as to the positive things government does. c. government must demonstrate its efficiency to citizens. d. government must provide better services to citizens.
The Vietnam War is an example of a proxy war
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Griswold v. Connecticut (1965) and Roe v. Wade (1973) have been extremely important in the development of
a. a constitutional right to privacy. b. a test that can be used to determine what is protected speech. c. American due process. d. the rights of individuals accused of crimes.