In 1993 the Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision in a North Carolina case, ruled that districts drawn with "bizarre" shapes that cannot be attributed to anything other than an effort to separate voters on the basis of race are unconstitutional unless "narrowly tailored" to serve a "compelling state interest."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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a. The Boston Massacre b. The Proclamation of 1763 c. The Townshend Act d. The Stamp Act

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A. risen B. declined C. stayed constant

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In 2012 Israel's new "Iron Dome" system shot down short-range missiles from Gaza. This type of action is an example of __________ beginning to enter the strategic calculus

A) defense against missiles B) chemical warfare C) first-strike capability D) conventional weapons

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The activity of lobbyists is protected by the __________ Amendment.

A. First B. Second  C. Fifth  D. Tenth  E. Fourteenth 

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