One reason states feel compelled to be specific in their state ...

[kshipps]

One reason states feel compelled to be specific in their state constitutions is
 
  A) to protect themselves from the overreaching authority of the federal government.
  B) to protect themselves from the overreaching authority of other states.
  C) because state courts interpret their constitutions in a much more broad and liberal manner than the Supreme Court interprets the U.S. Constitution.
  D) to fill gaps left by the very brief federal Constitution.
  E) to override provisions in the U.S. Constitution.

Question 2

In your authors' opinion, which of the following is a correct statement concerning the American voter?
 
  A) Voters have begun to evaluate candidates and parties more in terms of their party affiliation than in terms of their issue positions.
  B) Political participation as measured by voting is low, especially in nonpresidential elections.
  C) Americans are very well informed about government and many public issues.
  D) All of the above.
  E) None of the above.

[af]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B

[kshipps]

Excellent

[bblaney]

Gracias!