In _____________, the Court, rejecting a Contracts Clause challenge to a state law regulating natural gas prices, recognized that the prohibition of laws impairing the obligation of contracts must be balanced against a state's "inherent police power to safeguard the vital interests of its people."

Although early studies of American public opinion and voting found low information levels, they also found that Americans were pretty good at

A) working the system to get the policies that they desired. B) contacting candidates on a regular basis. C) discussing complex political issues. D) employing cues to select policies, parties, and candidates that most nearly reflected their values and interests. E) explaining the workings of government and major currents in law.

Why can't the legislature use debt to finance spending?

What will be an ideal response?