With respect to the U.S. Constitution, which of the following statements is accurate?
a. It pays little attention to guarantees of equality, and even includes provisions sustaining the institution of slavery and the noncitizen status of Native Americans.
b. It declares that all men are created equal and have rights, but the framers meant men and not women, since they believed a woman's place is in the home.
c. It pays little attention to guarantees of rights, but does include provisions about equality that have led civil rights leaders to declare that equal people should have equal rights.
d. It pays little attention to guarantees of equality, but does include provisions condemning slavery and promoting citizen status for Native Americans.
a
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Constitutions:
a. are "power maps" describing the internal distribution of power within a state. b. accurately describe the internal distribution of power within states. c. include all important political organizations in a country. d. define clearly where the power of the state stops and citizens' rights begin.
What was the most significant change to the powers of the governor from the 1869 constitution to the 1876 constitution?
A. The governor's powers to appoint a cabinet were dramatically increased under the 1876 Constitution. B. The governor's powers to appoint a cabinet were taken away. C. The governor was given the power to appoint judges to the Texas supreme court. D. The governor was denied the ability to call special sessions of the legislature.
One of the advantages of being a participant observer is that
A) You can test hypotheses by creating situations that may not occur naturally. B) It is more scientifically valid if you can contribute more directly to your own research. C) Participating reduces bias. D) It allows greater controls to be placed on participants, which is highly desirable.
How often do elected officials use public opinion polls to guide their decisions?
? a. Always b. Never c. Frequently d. Sometimes