In striking down the Defense of Marriage Act, the Supreme Court ruled that __________
a. the federal government is responsible for defining marriage
b. states are responsible for defining marriage
c. marriage is defined as a union between one man and one woman
d. same-sex marriage is a fundamental right
b
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The president has __________ days either to sign or reject a bill
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Which of the following possible differences between Democrats and Republicans was not found by researchers?
A.Democratic party leaders differ sharply from Republican party leaders ideologically B.there are significant differences between Democratic and Republican party identifiers C.Republicans tend to be more liberal than Democrats D.civil rights laws were more likely to be enacted under Democrats than under Republicans
Which group do state officials in all parts of the country rank as the most effective?
a. General business organizations (for example, chambers of commerce) b. Teachers c. Environmentalists d. Individual cities and towns
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the increase in women's political participation?
A. Holding a local elected office does not require a woman to move away from her home community. B. More women have moved into the work force. C. The cultural values that define a woman's role in American society have changed. D. More women have received political endorsements than men.