In Commentaries on the Laws of England, Vol. IV (1769), ______________ stated the rule against prior restraint in the context of freedom of the press: "The liberty of the press is indeed essential to the nature of a free state; but this consists in laying no previous restraints upon publications, and not in freedom from censure for criminal matter when published."
a. Thomas Jefferson
b. Alexander Hamilton
c. John Adams
d. Sir William Blackstone
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How are housing starts, or new construction, used to gauge the national economy?
A) Construction of apartments instead of single family homes indicates less money available in the economy. B) Declines in housing starts are often one of the first signs of an approaching economic downturn. C) Building supplies are the most profitable industry in the nation. D) Decreases in demand for single-dwelling homes usually indicate a higher demand for condominiums and other multiunit construction. E) Decreases in the average price of new homes indicate a strong economy.
Constitutional powers that are shared by both the federal and state governments are called
a. enumerated powers. b. reserved powers. c. concurrent powers. d. cooperative powers. e. constituent powers.
Discuss the role the Texas Grange played in formulating the Texas constitution of 1876, its members' main goals, and the reasons they sought these goals.
What will be an ideal response?
The Enlightenment led to the theory that government is based on ______.
a. an ethical concern for the common good b. the divine right to govern c. a social contract d. tradition and custom e. a natural order