In the lead up to the Civil War, southern states attempted to declare federal laws void within their borders. This reflected the doctrine of ______
A. dual federalism
B. concurrent powers
C. nullification
D. supremacy
Answer: C. nullification
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Actions that are prohibited by federal and state governments because they are deemed to be harmful to society are referred to as crimes. 2. Shoplifting is classified as felony crime. 3. Most criminal cases are heard by federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. 4. It is not possible for an individual to be prosecuted for violating both state and federal laws. 5. When the country was founded, the majority of the crimes were prosecuted in the state and local courts.
The Senate confirmation process has become increasingly politicized since the 1987 nomination and rejection of ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Under the Supreme Court ruling in Rumsfeld v. Forum for Academic and Institutional Rights, colleges and universities that accept any sort of federal funding must allow military recruiters on campus
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The Supreme Court will grant cert and hear a case if at least __________ justices agree to do so
A) two B) three C) four D) five E) six