Adam Smith, in his treatise, The Wealth of Nations, argued that
a. mercantilism was the best way to ensure state security.
b. wealth came from the goods and services purchased, not merely the accumulation of precious metals.
c. military expansion abroad was an inevitable product of capitalism.
d. imperialism was a result of the inter-European competition for dominance.
b
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The Supreme Court has ruled that a complete ban on handguns
A. is a power of local governments. B. is a power of state governments. C. can only be enacted by the federal government. D. is constitutional. E. is unconstitutional.
African Americans played an integral role in the political and legislative process in Texas during Reconstruction
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following is most closely aligned with contemporary liberal ideology?
a. prefers states’ rights over the rights of the federal government b. prefers that government take a more assertive role in the redistribution of economic resources and emphasizes individual freedoms c. in the United States, is more closely aligned with the Socialist Party d. strongly advocates governmental regulation of morality e. advocates that government take a hands-off approach to economic matters
Which of the following was an important consideration during the shaping of congressional functions?
A. interventionist government B. the consolidation of powers C. creation of a confederal system D. checks and balances E. All of these answers are correct.