When inmates of prisons sue the state for mistreatment, they rely on the _____ to protect their rights
a. preamble of the U.S. Constitution
b. Prisoners' Bill of Rights
c. Declaration of Independence
d. Texas Constitution
e. Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits cruel and unusual punishment
e
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Based on the Supreme Court's decision in Reed v. Reed, which of the following laws would most likely be overturned?
a. Twenty percent of university admissions slots are reserved for Latinos. b. Police officers must retire at 70 years old. c. Men can vote at 17years of age; women cannot vote until 18. d. Pilots must have perfect vision to receive a license.
The Matthew Shepard Act (2009) was an expansion of the __________
a. Family and Medical Leave Act b. Defense of Marriage Act c. ban on gays in the military d. federal hate crimes statute e. Higher Education Act
Describe the informal powers of the president
What will be an ideal response?
The ______ is an organization that provides economic assistance to countries through two types of grants: compact and ______.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).