As shown in Figure 10.1, following the advice of Benjamin Franklin, what form of legislature does Congress take?
a. bicameral
b. direct
c. trilateral
d. unicameral
Answer: a
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A. choose a specific form of political activity and devote significant time and effort to that activity B. are in the largest of the six categories of political participation C. engage in all types of political activity D. typically do not read newspapers
The Massachusetts constitution, though amended, is the only constitution of the original thirteen states that still exists, because a. Massachusetts is a very politically active state. b. of the complicated procedures required before it can be replaced. c. of the foresight of the drafter, John Adams, who grounded the document in extensive research ofgovernments that took him all the way back
to the ancients and the Magna Carta. d. of an unwillingness to adjust to new ways.
What is malapportionment?
A. when legislative districts are unhappy with their representatives B. when legislative districts have unequal populations C. when legislative districts have been redistricted to give greater power to urban voters D. when legislative districts have no term limits E. when legislative districts have no representative for a short time (such as when a representative dies in office or is removed for criminal behavior)
The American Revolution arose over the issue of what constitutes representation and the authority to tax those without representation
Indicate whether the statement is true or false