Because Texas has a history of racial discrimination, any changes to voting districts must undergo _________ before they can be implemented
a. reapportionment
b. gerrymandering
c. pairing
d. redistricting
e. preclearance
E
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Which of the following is characteristic of centrally planned economies?
A) Government officials set prices. B) Religious authorities decide production quotas. C) They were dominant in Africa during the Cold War. D) Governments cannot guarantee the basic needs of citizens.
The Fourth Amendment prohibits
A) cruel and unusual punishment. B) involuntary quartering of soldiers. C) double jeopardy. D) unreasonable searches and seizures. E) speedy and public trials.
Which of the following best describes the meaning of the First Amendment's free exercise clause?
A. People can believe and practice their religious beliefs without any restriction. B. People can believe whatever they want, but they cannot practice beliefs that are harmful to the public welfare. C. People cannot hold religious beliefs that are harmful to the public. D. Every religious belief is welcome, and every religious practice is to be respected by all. E. Parents can refuse to vaccinate their children based on religious grounds.
The 14th Amendment’s guarantee against any state’s depravation of “life, liberty or property …” is often called the ______ clause.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).