Explain why, when the Constitution is so central to American government, changes to it are allowed
Answer:
An ideal response will:
1. Explain that the Framers of the Constitution made it adaptable and flexible so that the general purposes of government (e.g., to promote justice and provide for the common defense) would remain the same, but the government would have the power to change the manner in which those purposes are accomplished.
2. Explain that the Framers knew that future experiences would call for changes in the Constitution and that it would need to be amended, as needs change with the times.
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In Virginia State Board of Pharmacy v. Virginia Citizens Consumer Council (1976), the Supreme Court struck down a state law banning
a. the advertisement of prescription drug prices. b. the sale of "generic" drugs. c. the sale of certain "over the counter" medications to minors. d. the use of birth control devices.
Identify a true statement about the president's power to influence the country's economy
A) The president's ability to control the level of economic activity is not subject to any limits. B) The president must go public to influence the economy of the country. C) Each year, the president sends Congress a suggested budget about the amounts of money the government will need for its programs. D) The president sends the President's Finance Report, which recommends ways to improve the nation's economy, to Congress. E) Every two years, the president sends a suggested budget report that presents the current state of the nation's economy to his political party.
Which of the following statements about spending in House elections is true?
a. The more challengers spend, the more likely they are to win, but few spend enough to be competitive. b. House incumbents have such an advantage that no matter how much money challengers raise it is not enough. c. The more money incumbents spend, the greater their chances of winning reelection. d. The only route to success for challengers is raising and spending more money than incumbents.
Compare the benefits and disadvantages of the major campaign strategies. Suppose you are an incumbent House member in a small, rural district that leans slightly toward the opposite party. Which strategies would you invest in and why?
What will be an ideal response?