The fact that the United States has both state and national courts is a direct result of ______.
a. checks and balances
b. federalism
c. separation of powers
d. capitalism
e. procedural due process
b. federalism
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Henry Kissinger's belief in what theory of international relations led to his decision to stall weapons resupply to Israel in the 1973 War?
a. power preponderance theory b. hegemonic stability theory c. balance of power theory d. power transition theory e. realism
Theoretically, the colonies were governed by England, but the colonists were able to exercise a large measure of self-government for which of the following reasons?
A. The British crown had little interest in any activities in the colonies. B. The distance between the mother country and the colonies allowed more freedom. C. The British were more concerned with colonies elsewhere. D. Colonial representatives in Parliament had lobbied for more freedom. E. The British had not issued a charter to each of the colonies, thus allowing greater individual rights.
To be a member of the Republican Party or the Democratic Party or to be an independent is, in reality, a matter of __________.
A. attending meetings B. identifying with a party's sentiments C. doing volunteer work D. organizational membership
The Supreme Court's deep division over affirmative action is evident in its opinions. Give five general standards that seem to be emerging from its decisions.
What will be an ideal response?