Which of the following is NOT a way in which organized interests contribute to the political process?
a. by providing representation for groups to complement the geographic representation provided by elected officials
b. by bringing attention to issues and educating citizens about what their government is doing
c. by serving as watchdogs to help uncover bureaucratic misbehavior
d. by nominating candidates for office and running the election process
d. by nominating candidates for office and running the election process
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How have changes in social media consumption and production impacted the ability of Americans to get their voices heard?
What will be an ideal response?
With origins in seventeenth- and eighteenth- century Spanish culture, Mexican immigrants brought with them a strongly
a. agnostic culture b. traditionalistic culture c. moralistic culture d. individualistic culture
During major historical events such as the attacks on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and on the World Trade Center and Pentagon in 2001, why does the role and position of president become so important?
A) The constitution requires that Americans follow the president's advice. B) As "crisis manager," the president is in a unique position to respond quickly to unexpected crises. C) Congress is often unwilling to lead during emergencies so the president's role and authority increases. D) The states have sole power to respond to threats against them by foreign powers but they rely on the president for guidance. E) Congress is incapable of taking any type of action against foreign enemies so this responsibility is left to the president.
What legal principle holds that evidence collected during a search found to be unconstitutional cannot be used in trial?
A. Exclusionary rule B. Incorporation clause C. Fifth Amendment D. Full faith and credit clause E. Seventh Amendment