The Alien and Sedition Acts passed in 1798 challenged which part of the Bill of Rights?

a. freedom of religion
b. right to a jury trial
c. freedom from unreasonable search
d. freedom of speech


Answer: d. freedom of speech

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Duverger's Law is associated with which of the following?

a. multiparty systems b. two-party systems c. national party committees d. party identifiers in the electorate

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The Bill of Rights provided for

A. the protection of individual liberties from state governments. B. the protection of individual liberties from the national government. C. equal protection under the law. D. protection against state infringements on the freedoms of conscience, the press, and jury trial. E. the protection of individual liberties from the national government, and protection against state infringements on the freedoms of conscience, the press, and jury trial.

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___________ use(s) ______________ along with beliefs, language, and norms to interpret and understand their world. Both are important for ethnographic qualitative research

a. Society; individual values b. Cultures; individual values c. Cultures; shared values d. Society; individual ideals

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?The recent period of divided government, in which Republicans control the House while Democrats control the Senate and presidency, has been characterized as

A) a period of moderation, with the two parties working to find compromise solutions to major national problems. B) a period of Congressional superiority, during which the power of government has transitioned toward the Congress. C) a period of political deadlock, during which less legislation has been passed than at any time in recent history. D) a period of crisis, during which government has failed to fund government programs and to raise the debt ceiling. E) None of the above.

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