In the decision of Ex Parte Merryman (1861), Chief Justice Taney placed a limit on the president’s ability to ______.
a. issue writs of habeas corpus
b. command the U.S. military
c. allow the use of bills of attainder
d. suspend habeas corpus
d. suspend habeas corpus
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The signers of the Declaration swore to support the Declaration
a. as long as it was in their interest to do so. b. with their lives, fortunes, and honor. c. until the king agreed to their terms. d. if the states ratified it. e. while the revolution was supported by the people.
The FCC has recently adopted a more aggressive approach to regulating what in the broadcast media?
a. false advertising b. indecency c. political views d. children's programming e. religious programs
The most powerful office in the House of Representatives is the _________ and in the Senate it is the __________.
A. majority leader; Speaker of the Senate B. Speaker of the House; majority leader C. majority whip; president pro tempore D. majority leader; president pro tempore E. Speaker of the House; Senate whip