Congress's decision concerning who may dismiss heads of executive departments was significant because it established the principle that
a. such officials are responsible to the president.
b. officials who must be confirmed by the Senate serve at the pleasure of the president and the Senate.
c. Congress's impeachment powers would apply not only to the president but to all presidential
appointees aswell.
d. the branch of government closest to the people, the House of Representatives, would oversee such officials.
a
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Most Europeans believed that the Great War would
A) be much like the American Civil War in length. B) be an exciting, emotional release from the otherwise dull and boring existence of mass society. C) last for years and create a rousing state of perpetual heroics as proclaimed by Nietzsche in his writings on the "superman." D) ultimately bring about the unification of Europe in one centralized and highly militarized government. E) result in a new balance of power throughout all of Western civilization.
Why are many NATO members paying less than their annual dues (2 percent of GDP)?
a) Economic difficulties and unhappiness with some NATO military actions have made many nations hold back some of what they promised. b) Anger at the United States means that many NATO nations are boycotting their dues. Consider This: Now that the Cold War is over, NATO’s goals may need realignment. See 15.3: Cracks in the Foundation. c) For many NATO members, the organization seems outdated and undemocratic. Consider This: Now that the Cold War is over, NATO’s goals may need realignment. See 15.3: Cracks in the Foundation. d) France and Germany refuse to pay their shares until they have more say in NATO oversight, and other countries are following their example. Consider This: Now that the Cold War is over, NATO’s goals may need realignment. See 15.3: Cracks in the Foundation.
Where was the capital of the Kushan kingdom located?
a. Pataliputra b. Bactria c. Kanchipuram d. Bombay e. Karakoram
According to the textbook, the best explanation for the end of the Cold War was the success of American military resistance
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false