Public Policy Issues (Ch. 13)

Question 1

Affirmative Action

Answer 1

Gov’t Policies/Programs that seek to redress past injustices against certain groups my making special efforts to provide them with access to employment and educational opportunity.

Question 2

Exclusionary Rule

Answer 2

In Judicial procedings, the rule that evidence obtained in violation of constitutional guidelines cannot be used in court against the accused.

Question 3

Prior Restraint

Answer 3

The legal doctrine that the govt doesn’t have the power to restrain the media from publication, except in cases of dire national emergency.

Question 4

Capital Punishment

Answer 4

More than two-thirds of still allow the death penalty.

Question 5

Tax System

Answer 5

Until recently, Americans favored high taxes. Promising the lowering of taxes can help a presidential candidate win. Voters don’t understand tax issues because only tax experts and lawyers can understand the U.S. tax system.