Which of the following statements is true of the Equal Protection Clause?
A. It authorizes state officials to provide special treatment to individuals based on race.
B. It prevents discrimination by private individuals when that action is aided by state action such as a law.
C. It prevents discrimination by private individuals when that action restricts a state activity such as an election.
D. It ignores areas of fundamental state interest such as education or public safety.
Answer: B
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A. trustee. B. delegate. C. politico. D. broker.
The __________ interprets the Supremacy Clause and the executive branch enforces it
Fill in the blanks with correct word
______ is an example of using economic sanctions as a foreign-policy tool.
a. Détente b. Offering most favored nation status c. An embargo d. A U.N. resolution e. Deterrence
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A. have more name recognition. B. can take credit for the good things that happened in their district. C. provide services to those whom they represent. D. have a fundraising advantage. E. All of these are correct.