Article I of the US Constitution established which branch of government? A The Executive Branch B The Legislative Branch C The Judicial Branch D The Federalist Branch
In exchange for the USA recognizing China and for a seat on the UN Security Council the Chinese government agreed to: Support the American effort to democratize North Korea Withdraw from the Sino -Soviet Treaty Allow the US to place its Pacific Fleet in the Sea of China All answers are correct Force North Vietnam to enter peace negotiations Increase funding to South Vietnam No answer is correct
Preference policies are based on the concept of equity-the belief that sometimes people must be treated differently in order to be treated fairly. True False
The United Nations views international human rights as a principle that transcends national boundaries. True False
Controls given to one branch of government to limit the power of another branch are known as A) basic rights. B) appellate jurisdiction. C) popular sovereignty. D) checks and balances.
Politics can be defined as: Government and its constituent institutions. Disagreement about the people in office at a particular time. Identification with a particular party. The authoritative allocation of resources
What are the major factors that affect public opinion? square How can public opinion can affect government policy? square
Descartes believed that it is possible that ''2+2=5'' because there may be an evil demon that likes to trick and deceive us. True False
According to lecture, __ said, "public speaking is the good person speaking well." Aristotle Isocrates Socrates Marcus Aurelius
The ancient Chinese "Theory of Five Elements'associated colors with corresponding cultural symbols. This philosophy is called: Select an Answer A. I Ching B. Wu Xing C. Confucianism D. Ying and Yang
Which of the following would be treating someone as a means, according to Kant Asking the person to lend me some money and they do it Forcing the person to lend me some money Deceiving the person into lending me some money All of the above
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION What is one action legislators took after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School? Florida implemented stricter age requirements for gun purchases. The national government increased the waiting period for gun purchases. Congress led a grassroots movement against gun violence.
A member of Congress who has developed a good home style will likely: Get along well with the Governor of his or her home state. Focus exclusively on policy and ignore all constituent issues. Be re-elected several times. Refrain from working to bring home much pork for his/her congressional district.
A district that is created to favor a specific party or candidate is an example of: Pork Case Work Gerrymandering Franking
Inaln __ the power and authority of the government ere in the bands ) autocracy direct democracy diffice right democracy ) constitutional monardhy
8. One of Aristotle's basic virtues is: Wealth. Temperance. Humbleness. Patience.
4. Pascal claims that if you say you don't believe in God and he does not exist: You win nothing and lose nothing. You will go to heaven. You lose everything. You will go to hell
In the 2016 election which electoral factor was most significant in Hillary Clinton's loss to Donald Trump? A large part of her voters were concentrated in a few high-population states. She raised less money than Donald Trump. Most of her voters were concentrated in smaller,more rural states with few Electoral College votes. She won a smaller share of the popular vote than Donald Trump.
Which of the following is a legislative power of the vice president? serving as president of the Senate administering the oath office to members of both houses of Congress serving as the head of NASA serving on Senate committees to become president should a vacancy occur
Which legislation limited the powers of the president to commit troops to war? the end of the draft the War Powers Resolution the 26th Amendment the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
