Within the Context of the American Political Experience, the Democratic

question 49

Multiple Choice

Within the context of the American political experience, the Democratic and Republican Parties can be clearly differentiated. Which of the following is not a way to discern the differences between the parties?

• A) Examining the differences in the coalitions of voters
• B) Examining the differences in the policy views of the leaders
• C) Examining the differences in the voting records of the representatives and senators of each party
• D) Reading the op-ed columns in major newspapers

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Definitions:

Prior Restraint

Censorship imposed, usually by a government, to prohibit expression or publication before the material is actually communicated.

Obscenity

Material or content considered to be offensive or lacking in serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value, subject to government regulation or censorship.

Lemon Test

A three-pronged criterion used by courts to decide if a law violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.

Government Involvement

The extent to which a government participates in or influences various aspects of society or the economy.