What was the constitutional basis for the Supreme Court's decision in Romer v. Evans (1996)?
a. The equal protection clause prohibited states from singling out gays and lesbians for adverse treatment under the law.
b. The Americans with Disabilities Act prevents discrimination in employment and public accommodation.
c. The due process clause indicates that rights are violated by separate-but-equal statutes.
d. The First Amendment demands universal suffrage.
a
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Gradualism, when used to describe the creation of the British state, usually means that
a. none of the historic events were unexpected. b. people in Britain slowly gained power over other kingdoms and people. c. authority is exercised by the government in moderation. d. state building issues were not as important as economic issues. e. state building issues were dealt with sequentially rather than simultaneously.
What is the connection between authoritarianism and bureaucracy?
A. Bureaucrats may be allowed to profit from their offices in return for political loyalty. B. Authoritarian systems tend to lack policing power. C. Authoritarian states are always poor and therefore bureaucrats have to rely on handouts to survive. D. There is no connection between corruption and authoritarianism.
In the early years of the nation's history, the Bill of Rights provided far less protection for individual rights than is the case today
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Under the New Deal, which type of federalism was entrenched?
a. dual federalism b. coercive federalism c. cooperative federalism d. unitary federalism