Why did the Constitution not seriously address the question of civil liberties?
A. The Framers believed that a bill of rights would make the document too controversial and were more interested in its ratification.
B. The Framers believed that the federal government would not have enough power to threaten the liberties of citizens.
C. The Antifederalists insisted on removing the planned constitutional limitations to limit the scope of federal responsibilities.
D. The delegates were not able to engage in bargaining and compromise to reach an agreement on what such protections should look like.
Answer: A
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Which of the following is often a reason for legislators to introduce bills with no real expectation of passage?
A. The legislators really don't believe in the benefits of such legislation. B. The legislators simply seek to "go on record" as working toward a particular goal. C. The legislators have been "bought" by the interest group that desires the legislation. D. The legislators often have been given faulty information.
For representative democracy to work, all of the following must take place EXCEPT
A) opportunities for genuine leadership competition. B) individuals and parties must be free to run for office. C) genuine freedom of speech and press. D) voters must perceive that a meaningful choice exists. E) most of the money for campaigning must come from the government.