Prior to the Enlightenment, the idea that individuals had rights against the government was ______.
a. the basis of many legal precedents
b. seldom expressed
c. well-established in natural law
d. part of most political philosophers’ writings
e. of little interest to most people
b. seldom expressed
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The president of Eastbury Society decided to hold a nation-wide protest against the government with the aim of improving the nation's legislations for offenses related to terrorism. Most members of the society were not interested to participate in the
protest. However, each member wanted everyone else to take part in the protest as it would force the government to control terrorist acts and ensure the safety of all citizens. Which of the following was being experienced by the members of the Eastbury Society? A. tragedy of the commons B. state of nature C. resource curse D. collective efficacy E. collective action problem
An important characteristic of society is
a. physical proximity, allowing the group to function as a relatively closed and interdependent system of relations among individuals. b. a feeling that the group deserves to control its own affairs within a given territory. c. a group united by shared cultural features, especially myths and symbols. d. the presence of clear, consistent, agreed-upon goals. e. the existence of clear communication systems and monumental architecture.
After the 2008 cyclone in Myanmar, the international community was unable to help the people of that country under the principle of Responsibility to Protect because
a. the government of Myanmar was unwilling to accept aid. b. natural disasters are not covered under the scope of the Responsibility to Protect. c. the UN had sanctions against Myanmar. d. there was no "Just War" involved. e. Both options c and d are true.
In its 1824 Gibbons v. Ogden decision, the Supreme Court
A. established the power of judicial review. B. overturned the earlier McCulloch v. Maryland decision. C. provided a broad definition of commerce. D. asserted the supremacy of states' rights. E. gave a narrow interpretation of the necessary and proper clause.