Like Most Constitutional Democracies, the Justice System in the United

question 43

Multiple Choice

Like most constitutional democracies, the justice system in the United States continually experiences a tension between the need to _____ and the need to _____.

• A) respect individual rights; maintain public order
• B) balance power; maintain public order
• C) limit power; allow certain governmental intrusion
• D) limit public rights; broaden individual rights

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Definitions:

Head of State

The chief public representative of a country, such as a president or monarch, who may also serve as the symbolic leader or executive head, depending on the form of government.

First U.S. First Lady

Martha Washington, the spouse of George Washington, the first President of the United States, serving as the inaugural First Lady.

Public Office

Positions held within the government by elected or appointed officials who are responsible for serving and managing public resources and interests.

President Clinton

The 42nd President of the United States, William Jefferson Clinton, who served from 1993 to 2001, associated with numerous policies on economy, health, and international relations.