When the courts apply strict scrutiny, the burden of proof is on the government to show the law serves a “compelling state interest” and that the government used the “least restrictive means” of achieving it.

A group of students have staged a protest against their state’s new policy that removes some restrictions to obtain a concealed handgun license, and they will distribute leaflets during their demonstration. This is an example of

The Federalists believed that the most apparent source of tyranny was the

Which of the following is a power of the president under the Constitution?

A grant program in which a state government is required to spend the money received on high-speed rail alone is an example of a block grant.

With greater access to information, Americans’ political knowledge has increased significantly since 2000.

The ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment was significant because it meant all groups, including African Americans, Native peoples, and Latinos, were now considered citizens.

Settler colonialism made the growth of the colonies possible.

How does partisanship influence individuals’ trust in government?

When citizens have a high level of political efficacy, or the belief that ordinary citizens can have an influence in government, they are more likely to participate in politics.