The Supreme Court Has Reversed Itself on Major Constitutional Issues

question 150

Multiple Choice

The Supreme Court has reversed itself on major constitutional issues over the years because:

• A) the way the Supreme Court interprets the Constitution changes over time
• B) there have been too many amendments to the Constitution since the 1930s
• C) all Constitutional rights are clearly spelled out in the document, there is no disagreement about those rights
• D) the original Constitution is no longer applicable
• E) none of the other choices

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Definitions:

Molecules

Collections of atoms linked in a way that forms the smallest essential part of a chemical compound capable of participating in a chemical reaction.

Carbon-Hydrogen Bond

A chemical bond between carbon and hydrogen atoms, foundational to organic molecules.

Ethane

A simple alkane with two carbon atoms, used as a precursor in the production of ethylene for plastics and other chemical products.

Nonpolar

Describes molecules that do not have a separation of electric charge, leading to a lack of electric poles and evenly distributed electrical charges.