The power of the Supreme Court to invalidate unconstitutional acts of Congress was first implied in
a. Hylton v. United States (1796).
b. Marbury v. Madison (1803).
c. Eakin v. Raub (1825).
d. Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857).
A
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a. the economy swings from boom to bust, and in low times the number of people requiring services increases while government revenue decreases. b. the states immigration rate is high, and many immigrants, especially those who are illegal, lack essential job skills. c. disparities between rich and poor are growing. d. conservatism in Texas dominates politics in the early 2000s. e. All of the above are true.
The constitutional amendment process was designed to be __________ in order to ________________.?
A. ?easy; let the majority direct the country B. ?easy; allow the document to change with the times C. ?difficult; promote a competition of ideas D. ?difficult; preserve the original vision of the founders E. ?difficult; prevent tyranny of the majority
Which of the following is true in the one-way ANOVA?
A) The total sum of squares = between-groups sum of squares plus within-groups sum of squares. B) The total sum of squares = between-group sum of squares divided by within-groups sum of squares. C) The total sum of squares = within-groups sum of squares minus between-groups sum of squares. D) None of the above
Section 9 of the US Constitution imposes certain limits on congress. One very well known clause is known as "Habeas corpus". This refers to the right to:
A. Not be persecuted for a new law that wasn't active at the time of the crime B. Freedom from arbitrary seizure. or jailing without due process C. Taxation with representation D. Freedom of Speech