Which idea did the Code of Hammurabi contribute to the modern concept of constitutionalism?
a. The values of democracy and liberty must be evenly balanced.
b. Constitutions should be easily adjusted to reflect social change.
c. The supreme law of the land should be clear and written down.
d. Constitutions should be vague enough to allow for evolving interpretations.
c
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Compared to other Western democracies, the United States
A) has one of the largest governments among Western democracies. B) has one of the smallest governments among Western democracies. C) ranks about average in size among Western democracies. D) ranked as one of the smallest governments until 2008, then grew to one of the largest within two years. E) has one of the largest public sectors, but one of the smallest private sectors.
Which of the following actions can convert a society with traditional gender gap into a society with modern gender gap?
A. discouraging education for women B. promoting socioeconomic change C. encouraging the traditional gender roles for women D. encouraging religiosity in women E. discouraging a proactive political attitude in women
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Democratic theorists criticize the courts on the grounds that they are
A) used indiscriminately, leading to legal stagnation. B) not representative of the victimized upper and upper-middle classes. C) not representative of the people or majority public opinion. D) and always have been used to persecute vulnerable minorities. E) easily swayed by interest-group pressure.