Why did the Supreme Court turn to cases involving the relationship between individuals and the government during its third era?
a. There were so many cases in the past that had been decided incorrectly that the Court decided to correct those errors.
b. The President and Congress requested that the Court tackle these tough questions that could not be resolved through the legislative process.
c. The confluence of forces brought these cases when it was receptive to fresh issues over which it could assert its authority.
d. The passage of new constitutional amendments provided citizens with greater access to the courts if they felt that the government had infringed on their rights.
c. The confluence of forces brought these cases when it was receptive to fresh issues over which it could assert its authority.
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a. an abortion during her first trimester b. home and hearth c. work without fear of discrimination d. an abortion at any time during her pregnancy
What doctrine prevents the government from prohibiting speech or publication before the fact?
a. the doctrine of previous imposition – b. the doctrine of prior restraint c. the doctrine of clear and present danger d. the doctrine of preemptive security