How did the Federalists react when they were defeated by Thomas Jefferson in 1800?
a. They proposed an amendment to the Constitution that would weaken Jefferson's role.
b. They tried to retain power through the judiciary by packing it with their appointees.
c. They were not concerned, as they still had control of both houses of Congress.
d. They applied to the Supreme Court for a writ of mandamus to prevent Jefferson from being inaugurated.
b
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Which of the following is true of sales taxes in Texas?
A. Low-income families are more affected by increases. B. Sales taxes are returned to the counties in which they were collected. C. They represent a significantly smaller percentage of state revenues than does the personal income tax. D. They have not increased since 1961.
When a psychologist is able to use a theory to understand behavior, the goal that is most relevant for such understanding is
a. control b. description c. explanation d. prediction
In which of the following is the term citizen constitutionally defined?
A) the original Constitution B) the Bill of Rights C) the Fourteenth Amendment D) a decision made by the Supreme Court E) only in the First Amendment
What is public opinion and why is it important?
What will be an ideal response?