George Washington argued that parties were harmful to the United States.  Assess his argument, taking a stance either with or against his point of view and providing evidence for your position.

What will be an ideal response?


Students' answers may vary.

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Greece has dealt with debt issues for years while simultaneously suffering from a stagnant, lagging economy. Some argue that Greece must slash spending and enact severe austerity measures. Others argue that these measures will make Greece's economy even worse by increasing unemployment. Explain both sides of this argument. Which do you agree with? Why?

What will be an ideal response?

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In 1945, the United States joined the newly created __________, an international organization formed to promote and maintain international peace?

A) United Nations B) ?League of Nations C) ?NATO D) ?Truman Doctrine E) ?Monroe Doctrine

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In a midterm election year, the economy is doing very well. How would you expect the president's party to do?

a. The president's party is likely to lose a number of seats in the Senate.. b. If the president's popularity remains the same, his or her party will likely lose seats in the House. c. The president's party will neither gain nor lose seats in the House. d. If the president's popularity remains the same, his or her party will likely gain seats in the House.

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The Missouri Plan for selection of judges involves a. identification by the governor, review by a commission on judicial appointments, and acceptance or rejectionby the voters

b. nomination by the legislature and selection by the governor. c. selection of at least two candidates nominated by the state bar association and then a runoff election. d. nomination by a bipartisan commission; appointment by the governor; and, thereafter, periodic retentionelections by the voters.

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