In the twentieth century, the Supreme Court became increasingly more willing to protect individuals against intrusive state actions. What instrument did the Supreme Court use to do this?
A) the Civil Rights Act of 1871
B) the Alien and Sedition Acts
C) the First Amendment free speech clause
D) the Fourteenth Amendment due process clause
E) the free exercise clause
D
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Which of the following conditions, if true, would eliminate the free rider problem?
a. if participation in an interest group were mandatory b. if members were allowed to vote on matters of concern to the interest group c. if participation in an interest group were voluntary d. if an interest group focused on providing benefits to society as a whole
Citizen participation is an established feature of American public administration
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Laws that regulate the American economy, social issues, and political participation are all examples of what governmental action?
a. Domestic agenda b. Public policy c. Political agenda d. Direct democracy
If no one wins the majority of the electoral college
a. the people must find another way to elect a President b. the will of the people has been subverted c. the election is thrown into the House of Representatives d. this proves that direct democracy would not work