Benjamin Gitlow's case was significant because it resulted in the Supreme Court's declaring that
A. all sedition laws were unconstitutional.
B. freedom of speech and freedom of the press were "fundamental."
C. all sedition laws were constitutional.
D. antiwar protesters could only distribute leaflets.
E. protesters could no longer peacefully assemble.
Answer: B
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A) People under the age of 65 B) Young voters aged 18 to 24 C) Wealthier people D) The poor and homeless E) Hispanics
When should pollsters be concerned about a "spiral of silence"?
a. when officials interpret polling results without regard to sampling error b. when respondents appear to have opinions on an issue but in fact do not c. when respondents feel pressure to accept the viewpoint of the majority d. when officials commission their own polls rather than rely on independent polling organizations
In 2002, Mexican President Vicente Fox cancelled a trip to Texas to visit President Bush because
a. the Mexican President is a socialist and President Bush is a Republican. b. the Mexican President was unable to persuade the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles or Governor Rick Perry to stop the execution of a Mexican citizen. c. the Mexican government was opposed to the North American Free Trade Agreement. d. the American government was not cooperating with Mexico to reduce drug traffic. e. Mexican trucking firms were being unfairly penalized for bringing unsafe trucks across the border.
The real leadership power in the Senate rests in the hands of the
A. president of the Senate. B. president pro tempore of the Senate. C. senator designate selected by the president. D. Senate majority leader. E. speaker of the Senate.