Which of the following is the best definition of federalism? a. A loose association of states constitutionally created by a strong central government. b. A constitutional arrangement concentrating power in a central government. c. A constitutional arrangement by which two or more levels of government share formal authority over the same area and people. d. A loose association of states with mutually recognized compacts but no central government.

Siddartha Gautama was the original name of the Buddha. True False

Only monks can achieve enlightenment in Mahayana Buddhism. True False

Voter registration is managed at the county level by: the county judge D the county clerk the district clerk the tax accessor -collector

Christians in the western part of the Roman Empire believed that the bishop of Rome was actually the __ 1) Pope. 2) Patriarch. 3) Archbishop. 4) Cardinal.

How many senators does each state have in the U.S. Senate? It is based on the state's population 100 2 3

Which of the following is a true statement? The president only works at the White House when making an official speech on television. Representatives,serve for six-year terms while Senators serve for two-year terms. Supreme Court justices serve for life, so their decisions are based only on the laws. Heads of federal agencies like the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) report to the chief justice.

List two things the federal government spends your tax dollars on that you benefit from. Edit View Insert Format Tools Table $\square $

Religion is a social institution since it is a set of beliefs and practices regarding sacred things that help a society understand the meaning and purpose of life. True False

4. Según la lectura la estabilidad política y económica de Costa Rica se debe a a. su desarrollo ecológico destacado en todo el mundo. b. que se le da importancia a la libertad la seguridad, la educación y la salud. c. que es un país hispanohablante con casi dos siglos de independencia. d. que finalmente se separó de la República Federal de Centro América en 1838.

If you voted to remove your governor from office which form of direct democracy would you be using? A. referendum B. recall C. initiative D. bond