A system of government in which the powers of government are divided among different institutions is called
A) divided government.
B) a democracy
C) separation of powers.
D) a parliamentary government.
E) a republican government.
C
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In contrast to the liberal view in which economic inequalities between wealthy and poor states will lessen over time, economic structuralists argue that
a. the gap in wealth will increase until there is a rise in trade and then the gap will decrease. b. this inequality is a result of the balance of power. c. this economic disparity will widen over time. d. the gap in wealth is only temporary.
How would you distinguish between a civil war and a revolution?
a. A civil war describes a process and a revolution an outcome. b. A civil war describes an outcome and a revolution a process. c. A civil war will most certainly end in revolution. d. A revolution refers to a dramatic change of regime, while a civil war replaces one leader with another through use of force. e. Both mean the same.
To ensure that one branch does not become too powerful, the Constitution divides power among the three branches to create a system of
A) ?checks and balances. B) ?federalism. C) executive powers. D) ?majority rule. E) ?democracy.
Which events preceded the Gun Control Act of 1968?
a. the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy b. the assassination attempts on Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan c. numerous school shootings across the country d. numerous mall shootings across the country