To the founders of the American republic,

In a recent Supreme Court case, the majority of justices ruled that a state law violated the First Amendment. Justice Smith agreed with the outcome but wrote separately, arguing that while the law violated the First Amendment, the reasoning used by the majority did not fully capture the complexity of the issue. Justice Thomas, on the other hand, disagreed entirely with the majority, arguing that the law was consistent with the Constitution. Which of the following correctly identifies the types of opinions written by Justice Smith and Justice Thomas?

How did the Articles of Confederation limit government?

The authors of the Articles of Confederation

A political scientist observes that a President is able to swiftly authorize military aid to a foreign government while struggling to pass a domestic healthcare bill through Congress. This situation BEST illustrates which insight of the Two Presidencies Thesis?

In 2034, a sitting U.S. president experienced a medical condition that temporarily incapacitated them, leaving them unable to fulfill the duties of the presidency for several hours. The president’s medical team, along with the vice president, agreed to follow the procedures outlined in the 25th Amendment. What is the most likely course of action that occurred during this period?

To the framers of the Constitution, equality was the central principle of the new government.

What is meant by ʺred tapeʺ in the bureaucracy?

In a congressional race, a challenger struggles to gain name recognition or raise funds, while the incumbent benefits from franking privileges, a strong constituent services record, and frequent media appearances. Despite low national approval ratings for Congress, the incumbent wins re-election easily. Which of the following best explains the incumbent’s advantage in this situation?

Which of the following accurately describes a key difference between civil and criminal court cases in the U.S. legal system?