The constitution of Texas reflects the general distrust of government held by the framers
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer: T
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Article I of the Constitution grants all legislative powers of the federal government to
a. a subcommittee of the thirteen original states. b. a Congress divided into three chambers. c. a Congress divided into two chambers. d. a system of courts overseen by state governors. e. an Executive surrounded by a cabinet of advisors.
When India takes steps to strengthen its military, its neighbor and rival Pakistan feels that it must take similar steps. The end result is that both states have more powerful militaries but are also less secure than they were before. This is an example of
A) collective security. B) mutual assured destruction. C) political sovereignty. D) security dilemma. E) territorial integrity.
Convicted criminals cannot have their sentences increased when a new law calls for tougher penalties due to a prohibition against __________
a. habeas corpus b. ex post facto laws c. bills of attainder-- d. writs of certiorari
The "bad tendency" doctrine and the "clear and present danger" doctrine both were used by the Court when deciding cases that involved which of the following?
A) freedom of speech B) freedom of the press C) the right of reporters to protect the confidentiality of their sources D) the protection against illegal searches and seizures E) the right to practice religion