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dollx

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Compared to the U.S. Senate, the British House of Lords __________.
 
  a. is more responsive to the public
  b. has far more power over the content of legislation
  c. only occasionally checks the actions of the lower house
  d. is an important and frequent check against the power of the lower house

Question 2

Which statement explains how civil rights differ from human rights?
 
  a. Civil rights are more difficult to enforce than human rights.
  b. Civil rights relate to voting while human rights relate to individual choice.
  c. Civil rights block government mistreatment while human rights grant resources to individuals.
  d. Civil rights only arose with the advent of modern democracy but are essential for ensuring human rights.



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d



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