The fact that 43 percent of people filing income tax returns in 2013 paid no income tax at all is partly explained by the fact that the income tax is __________.

Which act required states to accept mail-in registrations for federal elections and required public agencies to provide registration forms?

a. Voting Rights Act b. Voter Mail and Forms Act c. Voter Enfranchisement d. National Voter Registration Act

The Founding Fathers particularly embraced Locke's idea of the right to __________, which Locke felt was a primary reason why humans created civil society

a. freedom of religion b. private property c. free speech d. assembly

Country X fears that the neighboring state of Country Y is planning on invading them in the near future. They therefore launch an attack on Country Y to gain the advantage. This is an example of

A) bandwagoning. B) brinksmanship. C) compellence. D) mutually assured destruction. E) preemption.

Under separation of powers, the U.S. system keeps power among branches balanced by enabling one branch to counter the actions of another by the use of

A) authority. B) checks and balances. C) republicanism. D) economic manipulation. E) federalism.