The failed attempt to rescue American hostages in Iran in 1980, led to the
a. Democratic loss of its congressional majority.
b. elimination of the Secretary of Defense as a cabinet post.
c. reorganization of the Defense Department.
d. replacement of the UN ambassador.
e. restructuring of the army’s special forces.
ANS: C
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A. guaranteed freedom of speech to Americans of all races. B. resolved the small-state and large-state controversy by giving something to both sides. C. resolved the issue of slavery. D. guaranteed land for Native Americans. E. agreed on the establishment of a unicameral legislature that equally represented the states.
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The Court of Military Appeals is an example of which type of court?
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