Critics of three strikes laws claim that the laws violate the protections afforded under the ______ Amendment.

Which of these best describes "majority rule" in a democracy? a. Majorities must allow minority groups an opportunity to honestly debate questions concerning public policy. b. Minorities must be afforded the right to vote

c. Minorities must have the right to be treated equally under the law. d. Majorities must not take away minorities' freedom of expression. e. All of these describe "majority rule" in a democracy.

Wind, solar, and geothermal energy are alternatives to the United States' dependence on fossil fuels. Which of the following describes these alternative sources?

A) The government has set a deadline of 2020 to have at least 50 percent of the nation's energy come from alternative sources. B) Technology does not exist to use any of these sources to produce the quantity of energy needed to replace coal plants or other current energy sources. C) These alternatives pose no threat to the environment and area wildlife. D) The majority of Americans favor nuclear power as a more realistic alternative to meeting the country's energy requirements in an efficient manner. E) They have been discussed in only a hypothetical sense and have yet to be put into actual use.