In cross-cultural research, large differences are easy to spot but hard to interpret, whereas small differences are hard to spot but easy to interpret. This problem reflects the concept of

Which of the following occurs when Congress creates legislation to change the meaning of the Constitution without actually amending it?

a. congressional elaboration b. executive privilege c. impoundment d. executive order

Groups opposing the PATRIOT Act argue that it violates the constitutional protection against

A) the quartering of soldiers in peacetime. B) unreasonable searches and seizures. C) cruel and unusual punishment. D) the establishment of religion. E) unequal treatment under the law.