Few rights are more critical to a well-functioning democratic system then free speech. consider the difference between the supreme court's statement in schenk v u. s. (1919) the government has the power to punish speech that poses "a clear and present danger" to the functioning of the government and its statement in texas v. johnson (1989) that "government may not prohibit expression simply because it disagrees with its message." how did the court's position on speech evolve in the 70 years between these two cases?

Although the three-fifths compromise northern and southern states reach an agreement that allowed for ratification of the constitution, in the long run it had a negative effect on the nation because a) it gave too much power to the executive branch of the government. b) it forced the founding fathers to add the bill of rights to the constitution. c) it was only a temporary solution to the argument between "free" and "slave" states. d) it gave too much power to state governments and not enough to the federal government.

Select the correct answer. how did agricultural advances affect chinese society during the middle ages? a. it led to population growth. b. it decreased life expectancy. c. it lowered industrial operations. d. it resulted in more people moving to rural areas.

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