Which of the following is an example of a public interest group?
a. a consumer rights group
b. a professional association
c. a labor union
d. a group representing a state government
a
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The scientific misconduct of falsifying data
A) has occurred with individual researchers, but has never occurred with industry or government agencies. B) has occasionally been practiced by organizations, including government organizations. C) is a widely practiced behavior in scientists who are under "publish or perish" pressure. D) is a legal issue, but not an ethical issue.
Courts play an important role in policy making because
a. statutes and constitutional clauses are often vague, requiring judicial interpretation. b. the Constitution gives courts review power over taxation, separation of powers, and laws that impact individual rights. c. courts have a higher approval rating than Congress or the president. d. the Court can review the constitutionality of laws immediately after they are passed, acting as a “third house” of Congress.
To find liability, civil juries must unanimously find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
a. true b. false
What controversial law, passed in 2001, expanded the U.S. government’s law enforcement powers in dealing with terrorism?
a. USA Counterterrorism Act b. Camp David Accords c. USA PATRIOT Act d. Balfour Declaration