In Dred Scott v. Sandford, why did Scott have no legal right to sue for his freedom, according to the Supreme Court?
a. He was not permitted to enter the Supreme Court building.
b. He could neither read nor write.
c. ?He did not bring his suit from the state in which he was enslaved.
d. ?According to the Constitution, Scott was not a citizen.
d. ?According to the Constitution, Scott was not a citizen.
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Most federal courts, including the Supreme Court, allowed cameras and television into their courtrooms in 1996
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. Natural Law Party B. Green Party C. Libertarian Party D. Reform Party
Many scholars use which of the following as a general definition of public opinion?
a. the official results of an election b. the summation of individual opinions on any particular topic or issue c. the results of a Gallup opinion poll d. the views of elected officials as to the direction of the nation e. the collective political preferences of the majority of citizens