Which of the following represents the largest voting bloc in the nation?

What distinguishes the modern presidency from the institution originally envisioned by the framers of the Constitution?

a. The modern presidency has become the central focus of American politics since the 1930s, supplanting Congress as the "first branch" of government. b. The modern presidency is less involved in the development of foreign policy than the framers intended. c. Modern presidents exhibit a greater level of deference to Congress in budgetary matters than the framers intended. d. Modern presidents are much less democratic than the framers intended.

Discuss the history of free speech and free press in the United States. How expansive is this freedom? When has the government successfully taken steps to curtail it? When have the courts intervened to prevent government interference? What types of speech can be legally barred or punished, and what types must be tolerated? In the United States today, does the press or the government hold the upper hand?

What will be an ideal response?