The idea that “social choices breed conflict” is especially true
a. when unitary political actors such as kings or dictators make policy decisions.
b. when voters are ambivalent about policy.
c. when the choices involve issues that affect the political parties’ core constituencies.
d. immediately after elections.
c. when the choices involve issues that affect the political parties’ core constituencies.
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a. public safety and government administration b. social services and utilities c. transportation and education d. education and social services
In the landmark case ?Brown v. Board of Education, ?the Supreme Court ruled that segregated schools violated the
A) ?equal protection clause. B) ?necessary and proper clause. C) ?full faith and credit clause. D) ?due process clause. E) ?privileges and immunities clause.
In a typical year, the Supreme Court issues ________ formal written opinions that could serve as precedent, and thus as the basis of guidance for lower courts.
A) more than 1,000 B) fewer than 100 C) between 150 and 500 D) more than 500, but less than 1,000 E) fewer than ten
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a. the benefits being paid out are too low b. the FICA contribution is currently too high c. wealthy citizens are denied access to payments d. there will not be enough money to pay future retirees