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For much of American history, state and local laws known as “Jim Crow” laws existed throughout the South.  Which the following best expressing the meaning of this term?

Lawrence v. Texas (2003), is an important Supreme Court case regarding gay rights.  It involved two men in Texas arrested for violating a law prohibiting sodomy between homosexuals.  Which of the following best describes the Court’s ruling?

Some democracies use a form of government in which powers are NOT separated between different branches.  Instead, the executive is also a member of the legislature and is chosen by the members of that legislature.  What is this form of govenrment called?

Which of the following is true about same-sex marriage in the United States today?

In U.S. v. Lopez, the Supreme Court reigned in (limited) Congress’ use of Commerce Power slightly.  Which of the following best describes the Court’s ruling in the Lopez case?

The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights, limit the powers of government over individuals.  Which of the following is NOT in the Bill of Rights?

Presidents Nixon and Reagan pursued “new federalism” which includes giving states more block grants instead of categorical grants.  Which of the following best describes the difference between “categorical grants” and “block grants”?

What test does the Supreme Court usually apply to laws that conflict with the liberties protected in the Bill of Rights especially with freedom of speech?

In October, 2017, actresses Alyssa Milano, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie and others came forward saying Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted them.  Soon after, numerous women in politics, academia, entertainment and other areas came forward posting similar stories of sexual harassment and assault under a hashtag that would become the name of this movement.  What is this movement called?

The 4th Amendment addresses unreasonable searches and seizures and requirements for obtaining a search warrant.  Which of the following is true regarding searches without a warrant?