Why did the framers of the U.S. Constitution provide protections through the First Amendment for individuals to join together through speech and assembly?
A. to distract them from the oppressive nature of federal governmental policy
B. to reflect their belief that political parties were central to a healthy democracy
C. to reflect a belief in socialism
D. to recognize the importance of working with others to try to influence or change government
Answer: D
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Which of the following are considered courts of last resort, whose opinions carry the force of law?
A. special courts B. the Supreme Court and state high courts C. federal appeals courts D. state high courts E. federal district courts
Which of the following is not a common characteristic of our dual court system?
a. Based on the assumption that truth will emerge from the clash of opposing interests b. Provide the legislative and executive branches with legal advice regarding proposed legislation c. Legal decisions build from precedents established in previous cases d. A party must have "standing" to bring a case to court