Since the 1930s, the power of the federal government has __ stayed about the same dramatically decreased reached an equilibrium with the power of the states dramatically increased
Why do people join utilitarian organizations? Because they feel an affinity with others there Because they receive a tangible benefit from joining Because they have no choice Because they feel pressured to do so
Which one of the following conducts Senate meetings when the vice president is unavailable? Member pro tempore President pro tempore Representative pro tempore Congress pro tempore
Jihad does not necessarily mean "holy war" but,rather, a spiritual struggle. D True False
Muslims and Christians mean the same thing when they call their scriptures the "word of God." True False
The Muslim doctrine of ilham is a major source of misunderstanding of Islam in the West. True False
How does California's legislature often rank in terms of public support? high low just above average ) just below average
Which action is most closely associated with polytheism? praying in a synagogue accepting the Eightfold Path worshiping many gods reading the Koran
Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists? Everyone should have the same social status. People should pray five times day. The soul can be reincarnated. Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods.
The endless cycle of rebirth is called: Samsara Karma Dharma Avatar None of the above
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
