When Clarence Brandenburg was arrested for making a speech calling for "revengeance" against non-whites, the Supreme Court overturned his conviction by arguing that the government can only restrict speech when it

A. presents a clear and present danger.
B. incites an "imminent" lawless action.
C. is against the ruling political party.
D. is against the president.
E. is against law enforcement officers.


Answer: B

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The two state agencies that play a major role in the initial formulation of the budget are the Budget, Planning, and Policy Division and the

a. Legislative Budget Board. b. Legislative Reference Service. c. General Accounting Office. d. Comptroller's Office. e. Treasurer's Office.

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Answer:

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Although only 26% of the public support increased spending on “welfare,” which of the following is also true?

a. Sixty percent support increased spending on “aid to the poor.” b. Sixty percent support increased spending on “training the poor to work in good jobs.” c. Sixty percent support increased spending on “convincing the poor to enlist in the military.” d. Sixty percent support increased spending on “teaching the poor how to avoid having children by accident.”

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