In the Civil Rights Cases the Supreme Court ruled that the Fourteenth Amendment prohibits state discrimination but does not prohibit discrimination practiced by private citizens
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The term "Asian American" describes approximately __________ people
a. 2 million b. 6 million c. 10 million d. 20 million
A reasonable inference to be drawn from the textbook on state government is that
a. state governments are relatively small fiscal entities. b. authority is more dispersed in the executive branch of the state than in the federal government. c. state government is becoming less and less important in the American political system. d. in comparison with the presidency, a governor is a powerful figure with much more relative control over the administration of government affairs.
Describe the purpose of the Electoral College
A) To provide an alternative to the generally democratic approach to politics in the U.S. B) To overrepresent states with fewer voters, especially the Southern states C) To allow for greater constitutional change D) To avoid the problem of a "hung" government
The U.S. Supreme Court held that a woman's right to have an abortion is protected by the implied constitutional right to privacy in which of the following cases?
A. Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey (1992) B. Lawrence v. Texas (2003) C. New York Times Co. v. Sullivan (1964) D. Roe v. Wade (1971)