A majority of the delegates at the Constitutional Convention were slaveholders

Which of the following best describes how instances of offensive and blasphemous speech, such as that uttered in the Charlie Hebdo case, are handled in the United States?

A. Generally prohibited under state law B. Severely restricted according to hate speech standards C. Protected under the establishment clause D. Protected by the First Amendment E. Discouraged by the Fourteenth Amendment

Why was the election of 1800 a pivotal event for constitutional developments in the United States?

A. It was the first time presidential elections were conducted under the Twelfth Amendment. B. Had power not been transferred peacefully, it would have put the integrity of the Constitution in doubt and future politicians would have a prisoner's dilemma of abiding by the rules or reneging. C. The concerns over the transition of power illustrated the trade-offs between transaction costs and conformity costs. D. The questions surrounding the peaceful transfer of power raised important questions about the tragedy of the commons and the willingness of the defeated party to use arcane constitutional moves to protect their power.