Which statements are consistent with Daoism? Select 3 correct answer(s) a) While the Dao governs the cosmos and pervades every aspect of existence. human beings are largely insensitive to it (a problem the Daodejing seeks to rectify). b) Language can be an obstacle to wisdom. c) Language holds the key to true wisdom. d) It is best not to make value judgements. e) Planned action and supreme striving will help attune a person to the Dao.
Which branch of the military is a component of the Department of the Navy and maintains amphibious and ground units for contingency and combat operations? Air Force Coast Guard Space Force Marine Corps
A paradox is two mutually exclusive things that can exist at the same time. True False
The Catholic Church did NOT condone the slave trade. True False
-Socrates argued that it is impossible for a rational person 5) To know what is right and do what is right To know what is right and at the same time do what is wrong To do what is wrong even if she is ignorant To be a moral
This action is required to override a presidential veto. a judicial review a Supreme Court ruling a Constitutional convention a two-thirds vote of each house
Is the following argument VALID or INVALID? 1. Either it will rain today or it will snow. 2. It will not rain today. Thus, it will snow. Valid Invalid
Is the following argument VALID or INVALID? 1. Whenever it rains , my lawn gets wet. 2. My lawn is wet. Thus, it rained recently. Valid Invalid
Is the following question VALID or INVALID? 1. Some students have blue eyes. 2. No one with blue eyes understands logic. Thus,some students do not understand logic. Valid Invalid
In your own words, what is the difference between a representative democracy and a direct democracy?
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
