John Locke and Thomas Jefferson both believed that the purpose of the government is to protect the rights of citizens. Do you believe that this is the purpose of the government? And, do you believe that the government does this today? Explain your reasoning.

In what ways did president richard nixon send mixed messages regarding civil rights? a. he placed southerners on federal courts and increased busing. b. he supported segregation as well as affirmative action. c. he criticized school busing but initiated affirmative action. d. he increased school busing but vetoed affirmative action.

If one thinks illegal immigrants should become american citizens, should they become american citizens automatically or should there be a waiting period? if there should be a waiting period, explain why.

Which statement explains why john adams most likely supported the separation of powers between the branches of the new national government? question 1 options: the work of government would be overwhelming for just one branch. the work of government could be accomplished more quickly by three branches. each branch of government would limit the power of the other two. each branch of government could ignore the decisions made by the other two.