In 1971, what did the Burger Court apply the Fourteenth Amendment’s equal-protection clause to?

a. racial minorities.
b. women.
c. children.
d. illegal aliens.


ANS: B

Political Science

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The notion that politicians think practically and political scientists think abstractly is indicative of which of the following?

A) Political scientists often train politicians. B) Politicians often train political scientists. C)Political scientists and politicians are different in that the former studies the latter. D) Political scientists and politicians are often indistinguishable.

Political Science

Interest groups are protected by which of the following?

A) First Amendment right to "peaceably assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances" B) Second Amendment right "to bear arms" C) Fifth Amendment double jeopardy protections D) Tenth Amendment E) There are no constitutional protections that apply to interest group activities.

Political Science

Research that collects data at more than one point in time is called:

A. Longitudinal B. Cross-sectional C. Ideographic D. Nomothetic

Political Science

Theodore Roosevelt introduced notion of the presidency as a "bully pulpit."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Political Science