AnswersSNHS NV-Civics and EconomicsInterest Groups and Lobbying

Interest Groups and Lobbying — Cumulative exam Answers

0 verified answers1 views
21
Free Preview

Read the excerpt from the US Constitution.Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.

A
Congress cannot promote a religion.
B
Congress cannot make disrespectful laws.
C
Religious groups can only be formed by Congress.
D
Religious groups must be governed by Congress.
22
Free Preview

Read the following quotation from George Washington.The spirit of encroachment tends to consolidate the powers of all the departments in one, and thus to create whatever the form of government, a real despotism.What was Washington warning against?

A
forming a bicameral legislature
B
instituting separation of powers
C
granting citizens too many rights
D
having a single ruler
23

Though the outcomes of Tinker and Schenck differed, which best describes what these court decisions have in common?

A
They agreed that political expression could be restricted.
B
They agreed that libel was not protected speech.
C
They agreed that symbolic speech could be protected.
D
They agreed that speech rights could be limited to protect safety.
24

Read this passage from the English Bill of Rights.That it is the right of the subjects to petition the king, and all commitments and prosecutions for such petitioning are illegal.This passage from the English Bill of Rights led to the protection of which right?

A
the freedom to bear arms
B
the right to pass taxes
C
the freedom of speech
D
the right to vote
25

Which group has the responsibility of enforcing laws?

A
people appointed by the Senate
B
people appointed by the president
C
people appointed by the Supreme Court
D
people appointed by the representatives

Did you find these answers helpful?

More from this Course

Quiz
10 verified answers

Interest Groups and Lobbying

Quiz
10 verified answers

Interest Groups and Lobbying

Quiz
10 verified answers

Interest Groups and Lobbying