In 1993, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that states may impose longer prison terms and stiffer fines on people convicted of "hate crimes" without violating the First Amendment's protection of free speech
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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John DiIulio has argued that there were two federal “wars on crime,” with a third being initiated in the 1990s. Identify these three wars on crime, and explain the weapons used to fight them.
What will be an ideal response?
The goal of the privileges and immunities clause is to keep states from discriminating against which of the following?
a. the poor b. the federal government c. minority citizens d. citizens of other states
_____________ weapons are made of living microorganisms and toxins that are capable of causing fatal diseases
A) Chemical B) Biological C) Nuclear D) Conventional
Which of the following was a divisive issue during the Texas Revolution and subsequent Texas independence?
a. Texans needed to choose between statehood in the United States or being an independent republic. b. Tejanos were faced with remaining under Mexican rule or risking their lives under the rule of Anglo settlers. c. Anglos were united after independence was won. d. Anglos did not want to fight against Mexican rule.