What occurred in January 1787 when a group of ex-Revolutionary War soldiers, fearful of losing their property to creditors and tax collectors, forcibly prevented the courts in western Massachusetts from operating?
A) Shays's Rebellion
B) Bacon's Rebellion
C) Whiskey Rebellion
D) Clarke's Rebellion
E) The Boston Tea Party Rebellion
A
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a. campaign promises b. party platforms c. public policy d. signing ceremonies
The USA Patriot Act modifies the law for grand jury hearings by
A) allowing investigators to exchange information obtained in such proceedings. B) requiring oaths of allegiance by grand jury members. C) limiting the number of such proceedings in a given year. D) allowing hearsay in such proceedings. E) changing hearsay requirements.
The new Constitution was to be ratified by
What will be an ideal response?
Opponents of the "court of record" concept in municipal courts argue that these courts are primarily a means of
a. raising revenue. b. enforcing the law. c. achieving justice. d. discouraging lawlessness. e. providing employment for municipal officials.