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 two major political parties in the United States are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. A True B False
Arguments whose premises couldn't be true without the conclusion also being true are __ Fill in the blank $\square $
Creation in the Popol Vuh begins with an existing __ sun and moon man and woman all answers are correct sea and sky
Question 10 (2 points) Art and architecture have only been used to express aesthetic concerns with little connection to spiritual or philosophical beliefs. True False
Consider the argument below: 1. Aliens either exist or they don't. 2. Aliens definitely exist. 3. So, they don't not exist. Let's say that: $E=Aliens\quad exist.$ $D=Aliens\quad don't\quad exist.$ Which is the best translation of this argument?
Select all that apply In the framers' view a republican government does which of the following? (Choose every correct answer.) gives absolute authority to the majority adds constraints that protect the rights of individuals reduces the risk of tyranny of the majority
Question 3 What is the difference between a democracy and a republican form of government?Which is the United States?
system 7-9. Summarize the three conditions necessary for a suc- cessful democracy. Developing Civics Skills 1. What does the Declaration of Independence mean when it says that "all men are created equal"? 2. Why did America's founders choose the federal system of government? hinking Critically 1. Why would a direct democracy be impractical for the United States? 2. What conditions are necessary for democracy to spread and flourish in Third World countries?
Descartes says that he is no more than a thing which thinks. True False
Descartes says the following "I am, I exist,is necessarily true each time that I pronounce it, or that I mentally conceive it." True or false? True False
