In the Constitution as originally ratified in 1788, the provisions regarding which of the following most closely approximate popular, majoritarian democracy?
(A) Election of members of the House of Representatives
(B) Election of members of the Senate
(C) Election of the president
(D) Ratification of treaties
(E) Confirmation of presidential appointments
Ans: (A) Election of members of the House of Representatives
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How successful was deterrence during the Cold War and how well does it work in the war on terror?
a. It worked in the Cold War because it helped wipe out communism; it is working just as well in the war on terror by helping wipe out terrorism. b. It hindered the spread of democracy in Western Europe during the Cold War; today it hinders the spread of democracy in the Middle East. c. It worked in the Cold War because the nuclear threat made leaders on both sides cautious; it does not work in the war on terror because terrorists ignore retaliatory threats. d. It did not work in the Cold War, as demonstrated by U.S. involvement in Korea and Vietnam; it is working well in the war on terror, as shown by the lack of military conflict with North Korea and Iran.
Courts are not political institutions because they do not make policy decisions when resolving societal conflicts
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The highest Texas court for civil matters is the
a. Texas Supreme Court. b. district court. c. county court. d. Court of Criminal Appeals. e. justice of the peace court.
Which state was the first to require children to attend school, either public or private?
a. Idaho b. Georgia c. Illinois d. Massachusetts