What were two of the Framers' objectives during the Constitutional Convention?
a. to expand slavery and increase taxes
b. to create a monarchy and protect property
c. to lower taxes and triple the size of the navy
d. to resolve disputes about representation in the new government and protect property
e. to encourage public input and triple the size of the navy
d
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Which of the following social programs is paid out to all qualifying persons, regardless of income?
A. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program B. Medicaid C. Medicare D. The Children's Health Insurance Program E. Food stamps
Which of the following situations illustrates why fixed terms of office could be a disadvantage in an electoral system?
a. In a two-party system, fixed terms discourage the development of an independent party. b. A president in whom the country has lost confidence cannot be removed unless there are grounds for impeachment. c. A president at odds with Congress cannot hope to impeach all of the opposing party's representatives. d. A popular president would have a harder time being reelected.
Which of the following is NOT an allowable circumstance for a warrantless search?
a. the search is incidental to a lawful arrest b. the defendant has given consent to be searched c. the police are in “hot pursuit” of the defendant d. the evidence is in plain view of police e. the police have probable cause to search
What are some of the critiques of the sharing economy?
The sharing economy pressures individuals to charge for services they would otherwise give to friends and family for free. It is not a new concept but is merely an extension of the temporary workforce. Jobs in the sharing economy do not offer consumers or workers flexibility or options. Jobs in the sharing economy do not offer guaranteed minimum hours, legal protections, and other benefits.