In the Ruiz v. Estelle (1980) decision related to Texas prisons, the U.S. district court generally sided with
A) the state of Texas.
B) the superintendent of prisons.
C) the prisoners.
D) victims' rights activists.
E) the taxpayers
C
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The spirit of the Declaration of Independence most closely reflects the philosophy of
A) Alexis de Tocqueville. D) Thomas Hobbes. B) John Locke. E) Gunnar Myrdal. C) Samuel Huntington.
Prior restraint is an action taken by government to prevent the publication of controversial materials
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
What is one common feature of the Japanese and U.S. constitutions?
a. Both have a highly detailed list of civil liberties and civil rights. b. Both contain provisions that retain elements of monarchy. c. It is difficult for constitutional amendments to be passed in both countries. d. It is difficult for candidates to win a simple majority in both countries.
The legislature of South Carolina called a convention to consider secession in response to the
a. admission of California as a free state. b. the Dred Scott decision. c. election of Republican Abraham Lincoln. d. election of Stephen Douglas as the Illinois senator. e. Missouri Compromise.