Define civil liberty, and explain how its meaning has changed since the ratification of the Bill of Rights.
What will be an ideal response?
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The __________ Amendment to the U.S. Constitution appeared to guarantee equal rights for blacks, but didn't.
A. First B. Fourteenth C. Twenty-first D. Twenty-fifth E. Twenty-sixth
Discuss the rise of candidate committees and their influence on the political process.
What will be an ideal response?
Tom Jones and Leonard Woodrock were deep-shaft coal miners in West Virginia, although Leonard lived across the border in Kentucky. Tom purchased a new Corsair, a National Motors car, from Pappy's Auto sales, a local firm in West Virginia. National Motors Corporation is a large auto manufacturer with its main factory in South Bend, Indiana, and incorporated in Kentucky. When Tom was driving
Leonard home from the mine, the Corsair's steering wheel inexplicably locked. The car hurtled down a 100-foot embankment and came to rest against a tree, just a mile from the mine, in West Virginia. The Corsair, which cost $21,000, was a total loss. Tom and Leonard suffered damages of $800,000 apiece for personal injuries. They wish to file suit under state tort law. a. Tom could sue National Motors in federal court, but Leonard could not. b. As long as Tom could sue National Motors in federal court, Leonard could join his suit and together they could sue the company in federal court. c. Leonard could sue National Motors in federal court, but Tom would have to file suit in state court. d. Neither Leonard nor Tom could sue National in federal court.
Media coverage of state government in Austin __________.
A. has increased in recent years as a result of continuing devolution B. is no longer permitted under state law C. has declined as the size of the Capitol press corps has shrunk D. has become more focused on detailed explanations of policy issues