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Why was the church unable to suppress dissent as it had earlier?

The church was increasingly unable suppress dissent because of education. As more people became educated, and able to read the Bible for themselves, dissent was difficult to suppress.


What was one way the government exerted power to reduce dissent and debate over US participation in World War 1?

One way the government exerted power to reduce dissent and debate over U.S. participation in World War I was through the Espionage Act of 1917 and the Sedition Act of 1918. These laws criminalized dissent against the war effort, making it illegal to interfere with military operations or to promote opposition to the war. The government used these acts to suppress anti-war sentiments, leading to arrests and prosecutions of individuals who criticized the war or the draft. This created a climate of fear that stifled public debate and dissent.


What means to disagree with the majority opinion on the Supreme Court?

To dissent; if the justices disagree with the majority opinion, they write a dissenting opinion.


Cracking down on dissent during World War 1 was part of what larger governmental goal in the US?

Cracking down on dissent during World War I was part of the larger governmental goal of ensuring national unity and support for the war effort. The U.S. government, fearing that anti-war sentiments could undermine military recruitment and public morale, implemented measures such as the Espionage Act of 1917 and the Sedition Act of 1918 to suppress dissent and promote a narrative of patriotism. This crackdown aimed to maintain social order and discourage any actions perceived as threatening to the nation’s wartime objectives.


How do judicial reviews in the majority opinion differ from those in the dissent?

The majority opinion uses lower courts' decisions on the same case as evidence

Related Questions

Why was the church unable to suppress dissent as it had earlier?

The church was increasingly unable suppress dissent because of education. As more people became educated, and able to read the Bible for themselves, dissent was difficult to suppress.


What does dissent foul mean in soccer?

Dissent is not a foul, it is misconduct, and the consequence is a caution.


What does it mean when you say we must not confuse dissent with disloyalty?

Dissent is a difference of opinion, while disloyalty is the act of being subversive . You can be loyal & still dissent.


How did Trujillo suppress dissent?

Trujillo suppressed dissent through brutal methods such as censorship, surveillance, arrests, torture, and executions. He created a pervasive system of fear and intimidation through his secret police force, the SIM, which monitored and silenced any form of opposition to his regime. Trujillo also used propaganda and control of the media to promote his cult of personality and suppress dissenting voices.


What does supprimer mean in English?

to suppress, to take out, to eliminate


What word mean suppress that starts in letter s?

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Which part of a Supreme Court decision presents the argument in opposition to the court rulling?

majority opinion


Why was the church unable to suppress dissent during the reformation as it had earlier?

In the period from about 1520 Luther and some other reformers had the backing of some powerful secular leaders - unlike in the Middle Ages, when reformers were all seen as subversives.


How did the government suppress dissent during World War 1?

The same way they always do, they threaten dissenters with prison or death.


What is the word dissent in a sentence?

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What does the word quelled mean?

It means to suppress or put an end to. As in 'the troops quelled the rebellion'


What does suppress mean in a sentence?

To hold back, restrain, or forcibly put a stop to something.