Do the provisions of the U.S. Bill of Rights
protect the rights of persons living in Texas from having their rights violated by state and local governments?
a) No, because the U.S. Constitution applies only to the actions of the national government.
b) No, because the U.S. Constitution protects individuals from having their rights violated by other individuals, not from the government.
c) No, because the Texas Constitution protects individuals from having their rights violated by state and local governments.
d) Yes, because the U.S. Supreme Court has interpreted the U.S. Constitution to apply all of the provisions of the U.S. Bill of Rights to the states.
e) Yes, because the U.S. Supreme Court has applied the Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution to the actions of local governments against the state government.
Question 2
The highest rate of serious mental illness among U.S. adults is for persons ages
a. 18-25.
b. 26-39.
c. 40-59.
d. 60-75.