According to the Declaration of Independence, the purpose of government is to
a. secure the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
b. provide liberty and justice for all.
c. collect taxes.
d. provide a stable budget.
e. ensure that all citizens are happy.
Question 2
Given its opinions on the legality of gay marriage and limits on contributions to political campaigns, the Roberts Court could be accurately described as
A) likely to continue as activist and focus on moving the country down a progressive path.
B) likely to vote based on policy preferences rather than for activist or restraintist goals.
C) strongly liberal, with a social justice agenda.
D) strongly conservative, with a traditionalist agenda.
E) likely to exhibit strongly constructionist tendencies.
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