In a democracy, the idea of the consent of the governed argues that government power
A. derives from its inherent right to promote law and order.
B. derives from the people's consent.
C. is justified and necessary.
D. is acceptable as long as individual rights are recognized.
E. derives from its security apparatus, particularly the army and the police force.
Answer: B
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A. Mexican Hispanics. B. Hispanics from other Latin American countries. C. Irish Catholics. D. Southeast Asians. E. German Protestants.
Figure 9.2 shows which states were targeted for extensive advertising in the 2012 election. The pattern of targeted states indicates that __________
a. states such as Texas and Illinois are reliably Republican and thus do not require a great deal of advertising b. states such as Maine and Wisconsin are always going to vote Democrat and thus do not require a great deal of advertising c. states shaded in blue receive a great deal of advertising d. states such as Ohio and Florida are considered to be competitive and require a great deal of advertising e. states such as Kentucky and West Virginia are borderline competitive and receive a great deal of advertising
The EPA
A. Was formed to consolidate of two other agencies B. Functions relatively autonomously C. Is responsible for regulating water quality D. Does not regulate nuclear waste except as it impacts water quality
The Treaty of ______ (1848) together with the Gadsden Purchase (1853) made Texas, California, and all the land between them officially part of the United States.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).