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
The presumption of Innocence is based upon the needs of a free society. belief that humans are superior to other beings. deep-rooted beliefs in God. needs of self-actualization. Clear my selection
16 Which of the following is central to the Christian understanding of the value and dignity of human beings? They are created in the image of God. They were given the wonderful narrative of the Bible They have the guiding truths of the Ten Commandments. They are fundamentally good beings who desire God.
By "liberalism" Luban means to include which of the following: limited government the importance of human dignity and individual rights progressive ideals Both (a) and (b) Both (b) and (c)
What is one of the aims of socialism? to eliminate all forms of government intervention to end poverty and the condition of "working poor" to achieve complete economic freedom over all else
(1) What type of lobbying often seeks to influence tax policy or regulatory decisions? a. Educational lobbying b. Healthcare lobbying c. Environmental lobbying d. Corporate lobbying
According to Celano, how did Francis approach death? a. He sought to avoid it at all costs. b. He was racked with an intense fear of hell. c. He had the the Gospel of John read to him. d. All of the above.
In a political system based on proportional representation, a. legal restrictions are placed on the number of political parties. b. when a single party lacks an overall majority, a government by coalition can lead to indecision and stalemate. c. there is a greater concentration of political ideas on the middle ground than in two- party systems. d. there is a closer resemblance between the various political parties than in two-party systems.
How should we understand Socrates' claim that "no man knowingly does evil"? People are frequently not fully conscious of what they're doing, performing an action without fully willing it As with an "akratic'person, someone may choose to do something she knows is evil because she doesn't have the strength to do the right thing. Those with virtue naturally act in accordance with it. Only those who do not have knowledge of it may do evil things.
The beginnings of Postmodernism can be traced to the mixed styles and vernacular interests in __ of the $1970's$ Pop Art architecture video art painting
9 If we interpret the Divine Command theory as saying that God commands certain things because they are right morality is arbitrary morality is necessarily confused we must acknowledge a standard independent of God's will our belief in God is called into doubt Multiple Choice 1 point
