1. Match the bureaucratic government agencies with the descriptions. square an independent agency reporting directly to the President square a government-owned company that sells services or products to the public square a regulatory commission promoting the public interest by regulating private industry square a Cabinet-level executive department
24 What impact did Hinduism have on Indian society? A It promoted the principles of democracy in society. B It encouraged equality among all people. C It divided Indian society into different castes. D All power was given to the maharajas.
How can a religious person make her or his money go a long way?
27. If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President? 28. Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? 29. Who signs bills to become laws? 30. Who vetoes bills? 31. What does the President's Cabinet do?
What is the Equivocation Fallacy? When both sides agree to balance the opposition and come to a compromise. When the two sides of the argument are basing their understanding of the other's argument on two different definitions /interpretations for the same term or concept. When the opposition decides to use statistics and math to support their claim. There is no Equivocation Fallacy.
The contributions of religious groups to community health have been: substantial. minimal. relatively ineffective in the past 100 years. expensive.
Which of the following expressions best captures the essence of contingency theory? "The ends justify the means." "My way or the highway." "Whatever works." "No use crying over spilled milk."
Which of these 4 steps in the electoral process comes THIRD? National Party Conventions Primary Elections National elections Primary Debates
What is the belief that criminals do not have complete choice over their criminal actions and may commit acts that are beyond their control? the hedonistic calculus the Neoclassical School the Classical School the Positive School
What is an example of the activity of an interest group? gaining access to Congress lobbying in an effort to influence legislation help draft legislation donating funds all of the above
A system where one party controls the government is a __ party system. A single B two C multi D four
When countries want to dominate or exert power over other countries for their own advance, this is called: A Imperialism B Militarism C nationalism D alliance
As of 2015, how many countries had legalized same-sex marriages? 22 10 25 Zero
The vast majority of city council members in Texas cities are: Appointed by the City Manager Appointed by the Governor Elected in partisan elections Elected in nonpartisan elections
Who can present an idea for a bill and introduce the bill? A. a member of Congress B. a citizen C. the president D. a lobbyist
Which part of a poltical party is the most difficult to define? A party in the electorate B party in government C party leadership D non members
What is a key criticism of Daniel Elazar's theory about state political cultures? The emergence of interest groups means that state political cultures no longer match current realities. The emergence of political parties means that state political cultures no longer match current realities. Advances in gender and racial equality mean that state political cultures no longer match current realities. Advances in technology and transportation mean that state political cultures no longer match current realities.
The main point of this video is that the Constitution __ is an antiquated document that should be scrapped should never be changed should limit political family dynasties such as the Kennedy and Bush families limits government powers and protects the rights of citizens
Which geographic region has the lowest spending per federal tax dollar? Northeast Southeast Southwest Northwest
Which of the following did Locke NOT include as a natural right? A. Justice B. Property C. Liberty D. Life