In European parliamentary systems, party discipline tends to be strong and legislators usually obey party whips
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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The Supreme Court was particularly active during the 1960s in broadening its interpretation of _____ to ensure that states and localities could not infringe on civil liberties protected by the Bill of Rights.
A. the writ of certiorari B. the writ of habeas corpus C. ex post factolaws D. the due process clause E. bills of attainder
States are often called laboratories for democracy
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Several of the most important nonfuel mineral resources
a. are in danger of imminent depletion, and it is therefore important that substitutes be found in the immediate near-term future. b. are produced in few locations, and this has given rise to some fear that mineral resource cartels modeled after OPEC will be formed to control mineral production and prices. c. have become extremely expensive in the 1990s, leading to fears that a resourceinduced economic collapse will take place later this decade. d. are produced only in Russia. Thus, if communists return to power there, they could still hurt the West economically by stopping mineral exports.
Which of the following interest groups is the most important financial supporter of the Democratic Party?
A. business groups B. professional groups C. medical associations D. labor unions