Why was the attempt to remove Federalist Justice Samuel Chase from office significant?

A. It led the Senate to institute confirmation hearings for judicial appointments.
B. It convinced federal judges not to make public speeches.
C. It caused a serious division in the Democratic-Republican party.
D. It helped preserve the Supreme Court's independence.


Answer: D

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Xie's description of the inhabitants of Calcutta includes which of the following?

a. all of the answers are correct. b. many are Bengalis. c. the Brahmin caste is particularly well off. d. the rich look very much like the British. e. the poor are almost naked.

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In regard to acceptable behavior for a Muslim, it can be said that

A. all men were permitted to have no more than four wives. B. extramarital sexual activities were permitted. C. rules concerning sexual behavior were quite liberal. D. the consumption of pork and alcohol were permitted in limited quantities. E. Muslim priests must be celibate.

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To what extent did the blood libel spread to other parts of England and Europe?

What would be an ideal response?

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If an industrial worker was injured in an on-the-job accident caused by the employer's negligence, the worker:

a. was automatically paid compensation, if the injury was serious b. had to file a grievance with the union and hope for arbitration c. had to sue the employer in order to win any compensation d. could not be compensated, under federal law

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