The Bill of Rights has, during the 20th century
a. gradually by incorporation, come to be accepted as national policy that applies to every level of government.
b. been so seriously restricted that most civil liberties are primarily protected by state constitutions.
c. been incorporated into each state constitution so that all 50 states now actually have the exact language of the Bill of Rights amended onto each state constitution.
d. become unimportant as struggles over individual rights no longer cause much political discord.
a. gradually by incorporation, come to be accepted as national policy that applies to every level of government.
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Under the Defense of Marriage Act, signed by President Clinton,
A. no state could legalize gay marriage. B. no state could modify the definition of marriage in any significant way. C. states that allowed gay marriages would lose federal funds. D. no state would be forced to recognize a same-sex marriage performed in another state. E. gays and lesbians could marry in federal courts.
Which of the following would be considered a free election?
A. one in which voters directly select policy B. one in which election rules favor the incumbent party C. one in which the costs of the campaign were paid for with public funds D. one in which there is no coercion of voters or election officials