The Fourth Amendment has had a very strong impact on the American legal system and has been a source of many Supreme Court rulings. The Fourth Amendment deals with
a. the right to bear arms.
b. the right to peaceably assemble and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
c. the right of the people to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures.
d. the powers of the state governments in relation to the federal government.
e. the right to an attorney.
ANS: C
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Lyndon Johnson's decision not to seek reelection to the presidency in 1968 illustrates
A) that a president who passes significant domestic legislation is considered to be so successful that there is no incentive to run again. B) that intense domestic reaction to foreign policy has a great impact on government and the political fortunes of public officials, including the president. C) how the Twenty-second Amendment, which prohibits a person from serving more than two terms as president, works. D) that vice presidents who succeed to the presidency due to the death of the president are never able to serve more than one term in that office. E) none of the above.
How have economics managed to transform authoritarian regimes?
A) Growing economies have transformed whole societies into a democracy. B) Growing economies have transformed minimal aspects of societies into more democratic systems. C) Dwindling economies have spurred even greater authoritarianism. D) Dwindling economies have spurred democratic change in hopes that such a change might spur the economy.
Which concept is most important to the fascist ideology?
a. National unity b. Individual liberty c. Capitalist markets d. Religious freedom