In 2010, The Supreme Court in McDonald v. Chicago, ruled in a 5-4 decision that an individual's right to bear arms
A) can be prohibited by state or local government.
B) only is permitted if the individual is part of a state militia.
C) cannot be prohibited by state or local government.
D) only is permitted if the individual submits to a state background check.
E) permits the individual to possess submachine guns and assault rifles.
C
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A. People's Party B. Republican Party C. Democratic Party D. Libertarian Party E. Socialist Party
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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A. The Supreme Court ruled that the individual mandate was unconstitutional, but most other provisions were constitutional. B. Texas joined with the Obama administration in defending the law in lawsuits filed by several states. C. Texas opted out of the portion of the law that would have expanded Medicaid coverage. D. The legal wrangling about the constitutionality of the act is over, although it continues to face several legislative challenges.
Which of the following is a striking feature of today’s political campaigns?
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