The 1997 legislative elections were historic for Mexico as ________
A. the PRI obtained complete majority and gained the ability to control both executive
and branches of the government
B. the PRI allowed election of members of Senate through the majority rule
C. major economic and social reforms were implemented in the country
D. the divided government in Mexico came to an end during these elections
E. the opposition won more seats than the PRI for the first time since independence
E
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a. Journalists have the right to protect their anonymous sources. b. Newspapers can be more easily sued over accusations of libel and slander. c. The press is largely protected from charges of libel against public officials. d. Government censorship is allowed during wartime and other national emergencies.
What was the real purpose of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's court-packing plan?
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