Discrimination and prejudice is demonstrated at many different levels of severity and capacity between the types of individuals that Robert K. Merton describes. In these terms, what is the central difference between a fair-weather liberal and a fair-weather illiberal?

A. A fair-weather liberal will support discriminatory practices when they are profitable, while a fair-weather illiberal will discriminate freely regardless of any benefits or punishments.
B. A fair-weather liberal fears sanctions and will conform to the American creed regardless of their prejudice while a fair-weather illiberal will discriminate freely and openly.
C. A fair-weather liberal will support discriminatory practices when they are profitable, while a fair-weather illiberal will not act on their prejudice due to fear of sanctions.
D. A fair weather liberal fears sanctions and will conform to the American creed regardless of their prejudice, while a fair weather illiberal will only discriminate when it is profitable.

C. A fair-weather liberal will support discriminatory practices when they are profitable, while a fair-weather illiberal will not act on their prejudice due to fear of sanctions.

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What role does the senate play in the impeachment and/or removal of the president or federal judges from office?

A) The senate has sole power to initiate impeachment proceedings, but these do not automatically remove the individual from office. B) The senate has the power to try and remove the individual from office after the House has charged the person with an offense. C) The senate is the only chamber with power to impeach, try, and remove the official. D) Both chambers of Congress have the power to bring impeachment charges, but only the president may remove the individual from office. E) The senate does not have a role in impeachment and/or removal proceedings.

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