In a democracy, the legitimacy of the government is based on
a. the existence of a written constitution.
b. the government's willingness to protect property rights.
c. the existence of an absolute right to freedom of expression.
d. the people's participation in making the laws that govern them.
e. The principle of "innocent until proven guilty" in criminal law.
D
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Thomas Hobbes suggested that people could rebel against a government that they felt did not protect their "natural rights."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The party that was tarred with the image of slavery, secession, and defeat was the
A) Republican Party. B) Democratic Party. C) Whig Party. D) Progressive Party. E) Socialist Party.
The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution provides in part that no state shall “deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without the due process of law,” nor
a. “deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” b. “establish a religion.” c. “deprive any citizen of the right to free speech on account of that citizen’s former status as a slave.” d. “remove any citizen from the armed forces based on that citizen’s race or religion.”
What is a tool used by members of Congress to add special benefits for their constituency after the budget bill has passed through the appropriations committee?
A. permanent appropriation B. earmark C. transfer D. supplemental appropriation