7 The writ of habeas corpus protects:
a. students who want to see their files
b. the right of association and petition
c. persons in confinement
d. criminal defendants whose trial is delayed
e. civil defendants whose case is delayed
c
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A divided government is understood to mean
A) a bicameral system of government, with a House of Representatives and a Senate. B) a system which divides responsibilities between the state and federal levels. C) a bipartisan government in which all viewpoints are represented. D) the executive and legislative branches of government are controlled by different parties. E) the two-party system of government in the United States.
The articles of confederation proved ineffective as a national body of laws for which of the following reasons
A. It gave too much power to the Congress without providing for a commander of the nation's armed forces B. it did not give the federal government enough power to effectively lead C. it imposed taxes that led to a rebellion of farmers in New England D. it prevented individual states from having their own constitutions
Which of the following statements about press coverage of Congress is LEAST accurate?
A. The congressional media corps consists of fewer than 30 members. B. Some members of Congress receive less national press attention than do White House pets. C. There is no one member of Congress who can speak authoritatively for the entire body. D. The media does not provide as much attention to individual members of Congress as it does to the White House. E. The media are particularly interested in committee chairs who lead volatile investigations.
Which of the following represents a modern-day tragedy of the commons?
A. global warming B. air and water pollution C. depletion of oil (fossil fuel) supplies D. all of these