The Supreme Court was particularly active during the 1960s in broadening its interpretation of _____ to ensure that states and localities could not infringe on civil liberties protected by the Bill of Rights
A) the writ of certiorari
B) the writ of habeas corpus
C) ex post facto laws
D) the due process clause
E) bills of attainder
D
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Compare the way the executive branch of government is elected in the United States with the way is is elected in England.
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Which amendment prohibited slavery throughout the nation?
a. Fourth b. Eighth c. First d. Thirteenth
According to historians, German power peaked in 1905, yet it did not launch a war until 1914. What may explain this delay?
a. Germany did not secure alliances to help in the war effort before 1914. b. Germany did not complete its naval program until 1914, which was needed to deter Great Britain. c. Germany was in intense diplomatic relations with the United States, which urged it not to go to war. d. Germany did not believe that Russia was a great enough threat until its production of military equipment ramped up in the early 1910s.
Are members of Congress in a stronger position to influence PACs, or are PACs able to influence members of Congress? Explain the underlying logic of your answer.
What will be an ideal response?