All of the following are TRUE of Great Britain's constitution EXCEPT that it
a. is not a single, formal written document.
b. sets up a dual executive with the powers equally shared between the prime minister and the monarchy.
c. is a combination of state law, common law, convention, and authoritative interpretation.
d. dates back to the seventeenth century.
e. All of these are true of Great Britain's constitution.
b
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a. parole. b. rehabilitation. c. probation. d. justice. e. restitution.
How does pornography differ from obscenity?
a. Obscenity has redeeming social value. b. Obscenity is protected by law. c. Pornography is a broader category, referring to any depiction of erotic behavior intended to cause sexual excitement. d. Obscenity is a broader category, referring to any depiction of erotic behavior intended to cause sexual excitement. e. Pornography and obscenity are legally interchangeable terms.
Greenhouse gas emissions represent a classic example of
a. transaction costs. b. free riding. c. agenda setting. d. tragedy of the commons.
Match the problem to the example.
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