The Constitution serves which of the following functions?
A) It serves a symbolic function.
B) It establishes the basic structure of American government.
C) It is a written set of rules to control the conduct of the United States government.
D) All of the above.
E) It never encourages debate.
D
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A. federalism B. immobilism C. consociationalism D. confessionalism
Which of the following is an argument against new media regulation?
a. First Amendment rights are subject to limits. b. The new media have impaired voters' political efficacy. c. The traditional media can be subverted by the new media. d. Journalists need not be professionals with academic credentials. e. The Internet is less accessible than print media.
Which of the following is a drawback of divided government?
a. It leads to a significant decrease in governmental performance. b. It makes it difficult for voters to hold anyone or any party accountable. c. It makes Congress unable to check the power of the president. d. It leads to lower trust in government.
Why did businessmen in Massachusetts raise funds for a state militia to dismantle Shays's Rebellion?
a. The Massachusetts militia was at war overseas. b. The Massachusetts militia needed more soldiers to win the battle. c. The "federal" government refused to assist. d. The Continental Congress lacked the resources to assist and there was not an established militia in the state. e. The Continental Congress and the Massachusetts militia could not cooperate to defuse the situation.