Why have courts allowed some religiously motivated actions like clergy delivering opening prayers at legislative sessions?
a. Most Americans are Christians.
b. ?Adults are presumed to be able to distinguish between allowed speech and endorsed speech.
c. ?The establishment clause excludes actions taken within legislative chambers.
d. ?The tradition of opening prayers at public meetings goes back to Colonial days.
b. ?Adults are presumed to be able to distinguish between allowed speech and endorsed speech.
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A. whether their members are elected in single-member districts or proportionately. B. their size relative to each other. C. their methods of reapportionment. D. the number of chambers they contain.
According to the text, the phrase, "war is the continuation of policy by other means," implies that war
a. must have purpose. b. is necessary. c. is not much different from diplomacy. d. cannot be avoided.
The EEOC ruled that ADA covers not just physical disability, but also includes __________
A. mental disabilities B. substance abuse C. transsexuality D. schizophrenia
The ideology of individual members of Congress is an example of the ______ context that affects the development of public policy.
A. governing B. social C. cultural D. political