The main argument against the need for a bill of rights was that
A) the national government would be weakened if limits on its powers were listed.
B) the Constitution established a government of limited powers; because it was not given the power to regulate individual liberties, no bill of rights was necessary.
C) the states could easily withdraw from the Union if the national government violated individual liberties.
D) the design of the institutions of government would preclude them from abusing rights anyway.
E) states could use the power of nullification if national laws violated individual liberties.
B
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One basic difference between a constitutional court and a legislative court is that
A. constitutional court judges handle cases that need not be decided by the Supreme Court. B. constitutional court judges cannot be fired. C. legislative court judges handle cases that need not be decided by the Supreme Court. D. legislative court judges cannot be fired. E. legislative court judges are not confirmed by the Senate.
The situation that results when a state buys more from abroad than it sells is known as a(n)
a. devaluation. b. floating exchange rate. c. managed exchange rate system. d. balance-of-trade deficit. e. inflation.
Explain why a candidate would decide to forgo matching funds in his or her quest for the presidential nomination. Is this a successful strategy?
What will be an ideal response?
The governor can grant appointments to executive boards and commissions, but these appointments must be confirmed by
a. the voters. b. no one. c. the state Senate. d. the lieutenant governor.