If people in state wanted to get a new law or constitutional amendment passed the legislature has not proposed, which form of direct democracy would be the way this could be accomplished:
a) Use the recall
b) Start a referendum by signing petitions
c) Use the initiative that allows the people to propose laws
d) Contact their legislators via the Internet
e) Go to the governor and complain
c) Use the initiative that allows the people to propose laws
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Which of the following is NOT an element common to the various schools of liberalism?
a. International institutions are important actors that can mediate disputes among states. b. It is possible for states to achieve cooperative outcomes. c. States are focused exclusively on relative gains and power. d. Free trade gives states a material incentive to maintain peaceful relations.
Which of the following is true about hate-crimes laws?
a. Hate-crimes legislation makes it illegal for an individual to express hatred or intolerance toward someone on account of race, religion, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation. b. Hate-crimes laws increase penalties for persons convicted of criminal offenses motivated by prejudice based on race, religion, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation. c. The Supreme Court has ruled that hate-crimes laws are unconstitutional because they abridge freedom of expression. d. Hate crimes occur only in large cities. e. Constitutionally, hate-crimes legislation can be enacted only at the state level.
The religious right refers to individuals who hold conservative views because of their religious beliefs
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Deficit spending without fueling inflation is possible through government borrowing. This approach was used by all recent presidents except for:
A. George W. Bush B. Ronald Reagan C. Jimmy Carter D. Barack Obama