On the Question of Whether the Constitution and American Laws

question 40

Multiple Choice

On the question of whether the Constitution and American laws applied to the territory acquired in the Spanish-American War, the Supreme Court decided that

• A) those under American rule did not enjoy full constitutional and legal rights.
• B) Congress could extend the Bill of Rights to the colonial subjects if it chose.
• C) the Constitution applied but federal laws did not.
• D) no tariffs could be established against Hawaiian or Puerto Rican products.
• E) the people of all the territories must eventually be granted citizenship.

---

Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Discrimination

The unfair or biased treatment toward various groups of individuals, frequently rooted in differences in race, age, gender, or physical abilities.

Extinction

The process by which a conditioned response decreases or disappears after repeated exposure without the unconditioned stimulus.

Teaching Machines

Devices or computer programs designed for instructional purposes, enabling personalized pace and interaction for learning.