Conflicts in civil liberties often arise because
A) majoritarian politics is ineffective in resolving crises.
B) the U.S. Constitution is so precise on issues of individual rights.
C) the Bill of Rights and the Constitution list several competing rights.
D) policy entrepreneurs rarely operate in the civil rights area.
E) the Supreme Court has refused to play a leading role in the interpretation of the First Amendment.
C
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A. allow leaders to act promptly, decisively, and comprehensively. B. weaken the presidency and give greater protection against executive dictatorship. C. disperse credit or blame equally among the three branches of government. D. apportion responsibility for implementing government programs among members of Congress. E. create a truly independent judiciary.
China's resistance to Western influence was evident in the __________ War between Britain and China from 1839 until 1843
a. Sino-Soviet b. First Opium c. First Sino-Japanese d. Boxer Rebellion
In order to try and attract global companies, cities must have the right infrastructure available. Which of the following is NOT part of the infrastructure a global company would need?
a. Good transportation system. b. Good restaurants. c. A modern communication system. d. A highly educated work force.
Arguments that treat culture as something that is constructed or invented rather than inherited are referred to as ______.
A. constructivist arguments B. primordialist arguments C. traditionalist arguments D. historical argument