Which of the following is one of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation that was addressed by making the president the commander in chief of the army and navy and of the state militias when called into national service?
A) Lack of regulation of interstate commerce
B) Inability of the Congress to force the states to meet military quotas
C) Lack of an independent executive authority
D) Absence of a judiciary that was independent of the state courts
E) Lack of voting powers of the common people to choose their president
C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What was the importance of the 1978 gubernatorial election in the realignment process in Texas?
a. For the first time since Reconstruction the Democratic Party was unified behind its general election nominee. b. It was the first gubernatorial election since Reconstruction in which a Democrat won by less than 1 percent. c. In defeating John Hill, Bill Clements became the first Republican governor elected since Reconstruction. d. The victory by George W. Bush paved the way for Texas Republicans to have a major national influence since he would eventually become president.
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What policies were implemented by the Ayatollah Khomeini when he became supreme leader of Iran in 1979?
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