The presidential race in which Jefferson defeated Adams was the world’s first
a. breakdown of government.
b. defeat of an incumbent.
c. democratically conducted national election.
d. political coup.
e. peaceful transfer of power as a result of a national election.
ANS: E
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The USA Patriot Act:
a. created a cabinet level position for immigration enforcement issues. b. has been declared unconstitutional. c. requires warnings to workers before factories can be closed. d. none of the above
What was the outcome of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010)?
a. stricter campaign finance laws, specifically limiting funds to negative campaign ads b. super PACs could spend as much as they wanted to impact an election c. closing loopholes that would allow super PACs to form d. the formation of the Tea Party
Much of the governing work in the United States is done by
A. Local governments B. State governments C. Executive branch D. Legislative branch
Where the degree of economic and racial inequality is higher, social welfare spending in the states tends to be
a. higher. b. average. c. lower. d. non-existent.