It made most people distrust the power of the government.

It allowed people to have more direct input in government decisions.

It made the government more responsible for the people's economic welfare.

It allowed the government to tax investment income.

the issuance of a Supreme Court ruling declaring it unconstitutional for members of the same political party to serve consecutive terms as president

the ratification of a constitutional amendment establishing term limits for presidents

the establishment of a congressional committee to investigate private presidential conduct

the passage of a federal statute prohibiting foreign companies from contributing to presidential campaigns

People accused of a crime have the right to be tried by a jury of their peers.

Election officials monitor polling sites during elections.

Federal agencies use affirmative-action guidelines.

People accused of a crime must be informed of their constitutional rights.

harvesting natural resources

supporting environmental conservation

nationalizing manufacturing industries

promoting business competition

suspend habeas corpus

force people into internment camps

confiscate privately owned weapons

suspend freedom of speech

the Constitution required hearings to confirm judicial appointments

the time required for judicial proceedings would increase

the power of the executive branch would increase

Supreme Court justices were subject to term limits

the Supreme Court overruled federal statutes that defined confidentiality

the press secretary failed to keep the public informed of national policy changes

Congress failed to pass legislation enforcing protection of privacy rights

the president directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation

The employee qualifies for time off to care for a newborn child.

The employee qualifies for an extended vacation due to airline delays.

The employee qualifies for assignment to a different work location.

The employee qualifies for time off to complete a college degree.

The expansion of science in school curricula

The implementation of requirements for federal certification of private-school teachers

The requirement of equal access to school facilities for disabled students

The desegregation of public schools

The president determines which pieces of legislation are passed.

Members of Congress compete to be majority leaders.

Leaders of Congress assign legislation through committees.

The president must negotiate to get congressional support for the executive agenda.

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People can rely more on the federal government during times of economic distress.

State governments use property taxes to fund social security programs.

State governments deny residency to persons working in other states.

The federal government funds a space-exploration program.

Media outlets focus more on policy issues than on the actions of elected officials.

Campaign finances are monitored by a regulatory agency.

Congress conducts more thorough investigations of judicial nominees.

Elected officials face greater scrutiny of their personal lives.

protect U.S. manufacturing jobs

expand U.S. trade with foreign countries

force Chrysler to comply with energy efficiency policies

increase government control of the private sector

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Rulings issued by the Supreme Court that banned deployment of U.S. combat forces without a declaration of war

Decisions made by the executive branch during the Korean and Vietnam Wars

Limits on the authority of the chief executive imposed by an international tribunal

Fears that renewed conflict in the Middle East would require the United States to defend Israel

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Espionage Act

Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill

Sundry Civil Bill

Standard Time Act

dismantled financial regulatory agencies

assumed a principal role in protecting economic stability

decreased the number of federal entitlement programs

abandoned deficit spending as a remedy for economic downturns

The Commonwealth of Nations

The United Nations

The European Union

The International Red Cross