According the Supreme Court, something is obscene and is not protected as free speech if it contains which of the following elements?
I. It is prurient in nature.
II. It is completely devoid of scientific, political, educational, or social value.
III. It violates local community standards.
a. I only
b. II only
c. III only
d. I and II only
e. I, II, and III
Answer: e. I, II, and III
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Which of the following was a critique of using congressional caucuses as a nominating institution?
A)They were prone to majority tyranny. B)They always led to an unqualified nominee. C)They were unrepresentative of the party rank-and-file membership. D)They overrepresented the interests of states with small populations.
Governments create interest groups to help them manage society
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Civil rights are a. fundamental individual rights that the government is obligated to protect
b. personal rights guaranteed to citizens and residents of the United States. c. personal rights that the states can grant to their residents. d. legal rights that protect citizens from improper governmental action.
The National Organization for Marriage opposes gay marriage. It is probably a single-issue interest group
Indicate whether the statement is true or false