While supporters of policies often try to move decision-making to the national level, recent developments surrounding abortion rights and gun rights illustrate that
a. groups losing at the national level seek smaller victories in states where they enjoy majority support.
b. only the Supreme Court can determine the scope of public policies.
c. supporters of these rights have tried to move the fights to the national level so there would be consistent rights for all Americans.
d. these are issues that require a coordinated response so the country must have a one-size-fits-all policy.
a. groups losing at the national level seek smaller victories in states where they enjoy majority support.
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Which of the following is true of social contract theory?
a. It views the consent of the people as the source of legitimate governmental authority. b. It views political power as being held by a few individuals in leadership positions in large businesses. c. It argues that public opinion should have a minimal influence on government policy. d. It played no role in the thinking of the founders of American democracy.
Evidence of growing African American political power is apparent in the dramatic increase in __________
a. political participation among African Americans b. the number of African American state legislators c. the number of African Americans serving as federal judges d. education rates of African Americans