Even though most states allow capital punishment, its use varies widely
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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In Texas, programs to help needy citizens are funded _____
a. primarily with federal dollars supplemented by state funds b. primarily with state dollars supplemented by federal funds c. with state money only d. with federal money only e. very generously
As cited by Keck and Sikkink, what is meant by the "human rights methodology" of networks?
a. networks' attempts to campaign for popular support and new members b. networks' attempts to leverage human rights issues for their own political gain c. networks' attempts to redefine government policies in terms of abuses of human rights d. networks' attempts to uncover and investigate problems and alert the press and policy makers e. networks' framework for writing about and legislating policy issues to highlight the human rights dimension
Treaties
a. have no international effect after five years. b. can only be used with approval by the House. c. must have approval of the United Nations. d. are no longer used by modern presidents e. are formal international agreements between sovereign states
The doctrine of nullification refers to
A) ?the power of Congress to veto state laws that violate the U.S. Constitution. B) ?the claimed authority of the states to declare a federal law void for violating the U.S. Constitution. C) ?the power of the president to veto state laws for violating the U.S. Constitution. D) ?the authority of the president to dissolve Congress and to call for new elections. E) ?the power of the federal government to invalidate state laws on matters of commerce.