In Trop v. Dulles (1958), Chief Justice Warren said that the Cruel and Unusual Punishments Clause of the Eighth Amendment must draw its meaning from
a. the intentions of the Framers of the Bill of Rights.
b. historical practice.
c. the common law.
d. evolving standards of decency.
D
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Government corruption is directly affecting India's development in a negative way
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
According to liberals, why must the government fund antipoverty programs?
a) Because the capitalist system cannot be reformed. b) Because the market has inadequate incentive to provide the programs that will help people succeed. c) Because poor people are unable to seek out the available private resources that are available to help them succeed. d) Because the private sector does not have enough resources to help poor people succeed.
The European Union is a good example of a
A) balancing agent. B) multinational corporation. C) non-aggression pact. D) security community. E) state.
If only 30 percent of people pay close attention to politics, how is it possible that public opinion polls are able to present clear and meaningful information to decision makers?
What will be an ideal response?