The state of Texas began a massive prison construction program primarily because of a federal court ruling in which of the following cases?
a) Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
b) Ruiz v. Estelle
c) Roe v. Wade
d) Edgewood v. Kirby
e) Hopwood v. Texas
B
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a. The Gratz program was predicated on promoting diversity, while the Grutter program was predicated on remedying past discrimination. b. The Gratz program used race as a "plus factor," while the Grutter program relied on a race-based quota system. c. The Gratz program used a mechanical, point-based system, while the Grutter program used race as part of an individualized, holistic review. d. The Gratz program classified applicants by race, while the Grutter program classified applicants by ethnicity.
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Which of the following purchases is NOT subject to taxation?
a) the purchase of a hamburger and fries at a restaurant b) the purchase of a television set at an appliance store c) the purchase of a table and chairs at a furniture store d) the purchase of a pound of hamburger at a grocery store e) the purchase of a pre-owned car at a car dealer
Despite the fact that the United Nations charter made it illegal for any state signing it to use force, except in cases of self-defense or collective security, the Security Council has rarely used its full power to take action against violators because
__________. a. it closely resembled a classical balance of power mechanism attached to a collective security system, and ran into familiar problems of power politics, self-interest, and free rider issues b. its decisions were not binding on any states, given the ambiguity of charter wording c. problems of power politics, member self-interest, and free rider problems meant that major decisions have more often been left to ad-hoc tribunals instead d. its permanent membership status did not change to reflect changes in relative power status among countries of the world.