Clashes between China and the Soviet Union in 1969 supported Marxist theories about conflict generated by competition for resources

The Supreme Court's preterm conference is devoted primarily to

a. the consideration of petitions for rehearing of cases from the previous term. b. administrative and procedural matters. c. consideration of petitions for certiorari. d. motions to proceed in forma pauperis.

The Supreme Court's current definition of obscenity denies free-speech protection to materials or activities that

A. depict sexuality in a way that is degrading to its subjects. B. promote violence against women or children. C. lack serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value. D. present a clear and present danger to community standards of decency. E. do not appeal to the prurient interest.