When Alcohol Is Abused, the Resulting Effects May Include

question 144

Multiple Choice

When alcohol is abused, the resulting effects may include:

• A) blackouts, cirrhosis of the liver, mental and neurological impairment, psychosis, and possibly death.
• B) an increased risk of bladder cancer.
• C) loss of appetite, nausea, constipation, withdrawal symptoms, and possibly death.
• D) damage of dopamine cells in the brain.

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Definitions:

Rational Basis

A standard of judicial review that requires a law to have a reasonable connection to a legitimate government objective to be upheld as constitutional.

Checks and Balances

Checks and balances is a system in which the different branches of government have powers that can influence and limit the powers of the other branches to prevent any single branch from becoming too powerful.

Federal Judge

A judge appointed by the president of the United States and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, who adjudicates cases within the federal court system.

Congress

The national legislative body of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives, responsible for making federal laws.