The right of free expression, although not absolute, enjoys a higher status than the other rights granted by the U.S. Constitution. This is known as the doctrine of

A. prior restraint.
B. existential priority.
C. neutrality and clarity.
D. least means.
E. preferred position.


Answer: E

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In today's Supreme Court, during the conferences held by the justices to decide a case

A) strict privacy is maintained. B) a stenographer is present to take minutes of the meeting. C) meetings are taped for public records according to the Government in the Sunshine Act. D) cameras provide a live feed for news programs and viewers on the Internet. E) two pages provide clerical assistance to the justices.

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The __________ is the most powerful actor in most Communist systems

a. president b. party chief c. Politburo d. Central Committee

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In terms of political participation, people from lower socioeconomic classes tend to

a. participate the most. b. participate at about the same rate as the typical American. c. participate the least. d. participate more for local elections and less for national elections. e. participate more during primary elections and less during general elections.

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