What does sanction mean here? In 2010, Iran was subjected to a crippling sanction by the United States that aimed to prevent the nation from engaging in illicit nuclear activities. sanction noun an action or policy undertaken to force a country to obey international I laws sanction noun approval or permission

Checks and Balances 1. Describe the meaning of this principle. 2. Give 2 examples of how this principle is evident in our society. 3. Give 1 example of what it would be like if we didn't have this principle in our society. Edit View Insert Format Tools Table $\square $

Read the passage from a speech by President George W. Bush We have other work to do on taxes. Unless Congress acts, most of the tax relief we've delivered over the past 7 years will be taken away. Some in Washington argue that letting tax relief expire is not a tax increase. Try explaining that to 116 million American taxpayers who would see their taxes rise by an average of $\$ 1,800$ Others have said they would personally be happy to pay higher taxes I welcome their enthusiasm. I'm pleased to report that the IRS accepts both checks and money orders Which sentence from the passage is the main reason used to support the claim stated in the first sentence? "Unless Congress acts, most of the tax relief we've delivered over the past 7 years will be taken away. "Some in Washington argue that letting tax relief expire is not a tax increase." D "Others have said they would personally be happy to pay higher taxes." ) "I'm pleased to report that the IRS accepts both checks and money orders."

To whom do most democracies give the power to make laws? political parties interest groups elected representatives common citizens

Which is generally true of the lower house in a state legislative branch? It manages state agencies It oversees state elections. It has more members than the Senate It has fewer members than the Senate

Question 30/Multiple Choice Worth 3 points) (03.02 MC) Imagine your local water Source is being polluted by a nearby factory.Concerned, you have researched and interviewed experts on the issue. What is the most appropriate next step? Begin protesting outside the factory. Post on your private social media page Organize a march to your city hall building Send an email to your elected representatives.

Question 10 of 10 How did the election of 2004 help the Democrats, even though they lost? A. The grassroots campaigning would lead to victories in 2006 and 2008 B. They raised a lot of money, and saved it for future elections C. They showed they were morally superior to their opponents D. They proved they were the smarter of the two main parties

What type of powers has been given exclusively to the states in the Constitution? enumerated reserved concurrent antifederal

The President intervenes in a primary and privately asks the candidate he views as the least electable to step down within his own party.He says that if this candidate does not, he will be forced to openly campaign against him. In what role is the President serving? Chief of Party Chief Executive Chief Diplomat Commander-in-Chief

We do not expect government to play a role in correcting market failures like pollution and second-hand smoke. False True

What is the relationship between interest and usury?(5 points) Interest is charging money for a loan, which the Catholic church declared the sin of usury. A banker would be guilty of usury only if they charged unequal interest rates to different borrowers. Usury was considered unfairly high interest. Usury was the sin of failing to make promised interest payments.