The ruling by the Supreme Court in Bowers v. Hardwick is evidence of which of the following?
a. Despite the conservative mood of the nation, the Supreme Court remained a bastion of liberalism.
b. The Court had no sympathy with the concept of affirmative action.
c. The Court had taken a decisive turn in the direction of federal power over the concept of states' rights.
d. President Reagan's appointments to the Supreme Court made that body more conservative.
d
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The main source of Oliver Cromwell's power as ruler of England was
A) the support of the New Model Army. B) the support of Parliament. C) popular approval of his return to Catholicism. D) his ability to maintain peace, keeping taxes low. E) he was the last male heir of Henry VIII.
The Russian loss to the Japanese in 1904–1905 had which of the following effects?
a. The Russians became even more determined to assert their power in the East. b. The Russians turned to aggressive diplomacy to re-obtain the lost territory. c. It contributed to the Russian Revolution of 1905. d. The Japanese continued their advance to the Urals, but were defeated there in 1905.
The Great Awakening was a movement that reflected a renewed interest in __________
A) Enlightenment ideals B) trade with England C) spirituality and religion D) the abolition of slavery
Relative to women, men tend to prefer mates who are ______, while women tend to value ______ more than men.
A. high status; sense of humor B. educated; physical attractiveness C. young; sexual fidelity D. physically attractive; access to resources