Under Presidents Nixon and Reagan, we saw a __________, mainly through __________.
A. centralization of power; use of the supremacy clause
B. centralization of power; use of the commerce clause
C. centralization of power; Constitutional amendments
D. devolution of power to the states; block grants
E. devolution of power to the states; categorical grants
Answer: D
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In Lawrence v. Texas, the Supreme Court ruled that ______.
A. fair employment policies for gays were unconstitutional B. state sodomy laws were a violation of the right to privacy C. the right to same-sex marriage was protected by the U.S. Constitution D. gay couples could not be denied housing on the basis of sexual orientation
Populists argue that the interests of common people are opposed by elites such as
A. Bankers, big business, bureaucrats and politicians B. Bankers, politicians, rich donors C. Big business, rich donors and foreign investor D. Bureaucrats, politicians, lobbyists
Terrorism is defined by American law as "premeditated, politically motivated violence against noncombatant targets by subnational groups."
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which belief system held that, despite the existence of divinely created natural laws, men alone were responsible for their success or failure?
a. Atheism b. Catholicism c. Deism d. Puritanism e. The Enlightenment