Which statement is accurate regarding amending state constitutions?
a. generally, all state constitutions have about the same number of amendments
b. the national constitution is amended much more often that state constitutions
c. state constitutions are amended much more often than the national constitution
d. there is virtually no variation in the number of amendments in state constitutions versus the national constitution
c. state constitutions are amended much more often than the national constitution
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Which of the following best describes police power?
A. It is the authority to tax citizens. B. It is reserved for the federal government to fight terrorism. C. It is the states' rights to make laws that are prohibited by the U.S. Constitution in order to regulate commerce within their borders. D. It is the power of local police to stop drivers suspected of being illegal immigrants. E. It is the authority to legislate for the protection of the health, welfare, safety, and morals of the people that is delegated to the states.
Are local initiatives more likely or less likely to be approved by voters than state initiatives?
A. more likely B. less likely C. neither more nor less likely (about the same)
What does the Patriot Act do?
a. It limits immigration. b. ?It makes government surveillance easier. c. ?It extends special privileges to military personnel. d. ?It prohibits burning of the American flag.
Is the Constitution democratic or undemocratic? How so?
What will be an ideal response?