In Country B, the government arrests political opponents and holds them in jail without filing charges and without a trial

What provision of the U.S. Constitution is designed to prevent such actions from occurring in this country except in times of war or civil war?
a. the prohibition against ex post facto laws
b. the provision for the writ of habeas corpus
c. the Full Faith and Credit Clause
d. extradition
e. the Eighth Amendment


b.

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The key principle argued in the case Marbury v. Madison was

A) judicial review. B) the application of the elastic clause to the federal government. C) national supremacy. D) the application of the necessary and proper clause. E) slavery.

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How has the World Bank approach to international development changed since its founding?

a. Loans are now provided interestfree and with longer payment schedules. b. Loans now focus on sustainability and local culture rather than solely on growth. c. Loans now stipulate that U.S. companies be placed in charge of all privatized industries. d. The organization no longer provides loans and only serves as an informal advisor to states.

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Suppose that the United States decides to enter into a bilateral economic agreement with the African Union. Which world-level organization has the authority to ensure that both sides comply with the agreement in good faith?

a. The United Nations has this authority over member nations. b. NATO has this authority but only for Western nations. c. The World Bank has ultimate arbitration authority over international economic disputes. d. There is no organization with this authority.

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