Which of the following would be a case of double jeopardy as prohibited by the Fifth Amendment?
a. ??A person acquitted of a crime being tried again for the same crime
b. ??A person being tried for two crimes at the same time
c. ??A person being forced to testify against himself
d. ??A person being tried for a crime by both the state and the federal government
a. ??A person acquitted of a crime being tried again for the same crime
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Social Security has led to a massive increase in welfare problems faced by state and local governments
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which statement is true regarding hyperpartisanship?
a. It works against democratic accountability. b. It creates more polarization between parties. c. It allows Congress to pass policies faster. d. It sends a message to elected officials that they have unconditional support.
Which of the following statements about reapportionment is NOT accurate?
A. It may cause a state to gain or lose congressional representatives. B. It is based on the federal census. C. It occurs every 10 years. D. It redraws the congressional district boundaries within the state.
This interstate convention was called in 1786 to discuss commerce issues. It proved to be a failure because only 5 of the 13 states sent delegates
a. The Annapolis Convention b. The Constitutional Convention c. The Berne Convention d. The Geneva Convention e. The Connecticut Convention