The Constitution guarantees individuals the right to a writ of habeas corpus, meaning that the government cannot
A. prosecute persons for acts that were legal at the time they were committed.
B. enact laws that would legalize the practice of indentured servitude.
C. establish a state religion based on Christian beliefs.
D. silence freedom of the press.
E. jail a person indefinitely without a court hearing to determine the legality of his or her imprisonment.
Answer: E
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Which best describes the difference between total preemption and partial preemption?
a. In partial preemption, state regulatory standards need to be as least as stringent as those of the federal government.
b. In partial preemption, states can determine which regulatory standards need to match that of the federal government.
c. In partial preemption, state law in a particular field is valid as long as it does not conflict with federal law.
d. In partial preemption, state law in a particular field is valid even if the federal government has all regulatory powers in the field.
The era of responsible liberalism began to erode during which governor's term?
a. Gray Davis b. George Deukmejian c. Ronald Reagan d. Jerry Brown
The House of Representatives is an example of a(n)
a. republican form of governance. b. direct democracy. c. New England town meeting. d. authoritative regime. e. mob rule.
The research of Jean Piaget on the cognitive development of children is an example of
A) Naturalistic research. B) Case study research. C) Differential research. D) Experimental research.