Until 1821, what country governed the Western lands containing California?

A. England
B. Portugal
C. Mexico
D. Spain


Answer: D

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What can Congress do to influence foreign policy if it is not satisfied with the way the president has handled foreign policy?

A. Congress can fire ambassadors who are not executing foreign policy according to Congress's wishes. B. Congress can reduce appropriations for executing the president's foreign policy. C. Congress can command the military to execute foreign policy according to Congress's wishes. D. Congress can change foreign policy with a joint declaration of two-thirds of each chamber, which does not require the president's signature.

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In which court case did the Supreme Court outline the current test for obscenity?

a. Branzburg vs. Hayes  b. New York Times vs. Sullivan   c. Miller vs. California  d. the Pentagon papers case 

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Until the early 1960s, most Americans cited ____ as the source from which they got most of their news.

a. news magazines b. local tabloids c. television d. radio e. newspapers

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An agency analyst is presenting her findings at a conference, and someone from the audience asks her how well she is able to tell if the null hypothesis of her study is false? The analyst recognizes the ability to recognize that the null is false is referred to as:

A. Statistical length B. Statistical dexterity C. Statistical agility D. Statistical power

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