In today's American society, what is the primary purpose of the national party conventions that are held in the summer prior to the presidential elections?
A) to showcase the party's presidential candidate and garner momentum for the upcoming election
B) to interview and narrow the field of candidates for the upcoming primary elections
C) to appoint cabinet members and other officeholders in case the party's candidate wins the election
D) to seek balance and a cooperative spirit between the two major parties on major issues prior to the election
E) to introduce new legislation to Congress in order to satisfy campaign promises
A
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A) national interest groups tended to focus on economic interests B) there were few national interest groups. C) interest groups were illegal. D) there were twice as many national interest groups than we have today. E) None of the above
According to the Supreme Court in the Civil Rights Cases (1883), why was Congress unable to prohibit discrimination in public accommodations?
A. Congress cannot regulate public accommodations because they involve interstate commerce. B. Congress cannot regulate public accommodations because they tend to be owned by private entities. C. Congress cannot regulate public accommodations because it lacks the authority to spend money without the permission of the states. D. Congress cannot prohibit discrimination because doing so violates the First Amendment right to freedom of speech.