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What is the impact of the incorporation of Bill of Rights

State governments were required to provide most Bill of Rights protections.

Which statement about lobbyists is most accurate

lobbyists frequently invite lawmakers to restaurants or other forms of entertainment

lobbyists represent individuals and organizations on issues that major political parties might not address

Which Bill of Rights protection has not been incorporated into the Fourteenth Amendment so that it applies to the states

protection against excessive bail was the right answer to mine

Which scenario best illustrates a violation of procedural due process

a driver receives a traffic ticket but is not told that he can appeal it in court

a drug dealer with several prior convictions is sent to prison without a trial

Which instance of political expression would be considered speech plus

a demonstrator chanting anticorporate slogans outside a company's headquarters

What is one example of the government limiting individual rights to protect the public interest

the government forbids television stations from broadcasting shows that contain profanity

the government outlaws speech that encourages citizens to commit crimes

How did the federal government contribute to equality for women during the 1960s

it investigated conditions facing working women and passed laws aimed at guaranteeing them equal pay

What was the effect of the Supreme Court decision described in this headline

police were required to inform suspects of their right to remain silent and have a lawyer present during questioning

the decision established the clear and present danger test judging free speech

Which statement describes a primary role of political parties in helping citizens engage with the U.S. government

increasing citizens' in politics by encouraging them to see opposing parties as the enemy

making voting simpler by indicating what positions candidates associated with the party are likely to late

motivating citizens to take action on political issues

Which factor supporting the two-party system does the passage describe

campaign finance laws

majority rule

Which activity is not one of the primary ways political parties shape public policy

encouraging voter registration at the local level

encouraging citizens to file lawsuits against other parties

recruiting volunteers to assist with party activities

Which positive function of interest groups does the scenario describe

serving as watchdogs to prevent government corruption

inspiring political participation

What is one major factor that can result in biased news stories

pressure from media executives

sensationalism

What do most elections for local state and federal offices have in common

voters in a district select one candidate to fill a a particular office

they are winner-takes-all election

Which role of political parties does the passage most clearly illustrate

encouraging voters to see the other party as the enemy

informing people about tissues and motivating them to take action

helping voters make decisions by simplifying their choices

The right to due process means that the government

Has to follow the law in its treatment of citizens. -Apex

Which option best completes the diagram

We can't give you a answer because we don't know the options nor the diagram.

What do the events in this timeline suggest about the Supreme Court's establishment of tests in civil liberties cases

Tests can be replaced as the court redefines limits on civil liberties

Which congressional leadership position does the person described in this passage most likely hold

The answer is Speaker of the House

In Katz v. US the Supreme Court ruled that tapping a public phone without a warrant violated the

implied right to privacy. APEX

Which of the following best completes the diagram above

Institution of slavery

What process do the event in the timeline reflect

Increases in campaign finance regulation followed by a loosening of restrictions

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