When a state government passes a law that permits same-sex couples to marry they are exercising their __________.

A. concurrent power
B. delegated power
C. inherent power
D. police power
E. reserved power


Answer: D. police power

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A. Human rights B. Disengagement C. Isolationism D. Containment E. All of these are correct.

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In the United States, a committee consisting of Representatives and Senators and having the task of resolving disputes over the wording of a bill is known as a

a. discharge petition committee. b. veto override committee. c. conference committee. d. whip committee.

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The state constitutional officer tasked with paying the state's bills and monitoring the state's financial condition is called the ______.

A. controller B. member of the Board of Equalization C. secretary of state D. treasurer

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The three core values of American political culture are ______.

a. democracy, freedom, and equality b. capitalism, freedom, and voting rights c. democracy, free speech, and equality d. free trade, free speech, and voting rights e. nativism, democracy, and equality

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