The Fifth Amendment prevents the government from taking life, liberty, and property without this:
a. permission from a judge
b. probable cause
c. a search warrant
d. due process of law
Ans: d. due process of law
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A. a member of the grand jury B. a person accused of committing a crime C. an offender who has been placed in community supervision rather than in prison D. a habitual offender E. a person released after serving a prison term and subject to being returned to prison for rule violations or other offenses
When is a social condition considered to be a problem that requires a solution?
a. When it is supported by data from a census. b. When it is supported by medical evidence. c. When society decides it is a problem. d. The distinction between a condition and a problem changes based on the time, place and people.
A basic assumption of politics is that politicians, and ultimately, voters, actually have a capacity to change things
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Why is it difficult for NGOs to successfully “shame” the U.S. government in the hope that the public will follow their lead?
a. Other powerful actors such as the president and large media networks dominate the public agenda. b. Thousands of NGOs compete daily for attention and support in a crowded, often bewildering media environment. c. NGOs are excluded from iron triangles in the U.S. policy-making process regardless of the popularity of their issues. d. Only extremely wealthy corporations and individuals can purchase enough air time to conduct an effective shaming campaign.