A major goal of colonialism was
a. embracing local culture and customs.
b. establishing world dominance.
c. exploiting the local economy to benefit the colonizers.
d. eradicating all traces of local culture and customs.
c
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The generational effect refers to the
A. way in which political socialization produces opinions. B. increased tension between the two major political parties. C. tendency for persons to become more conservative as they grow older. D. long-lasting impact of significant events of a particular time on the generation that came of age at that time. E. way in which the family influences opinions.
Unlike the U.S. Congress, committees do less work in state legislatures as the power is held by the top leadership
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements regarding the roles of recent vice presidents is not true?
a. Vice President Al Gore vehemently opposed many of the Clinton administration’s foreign policies and focused almost exclusively on domestic issues. b. Vice President Joe Biden had a lower key presence in the White House compared to his predecessor, Dick Cheney. c. Vice President Dick Cheney was empowered in his role when George W. Bush asked him to play a key role in the response to the 9/11 attacks. d. A major asset in the Obama administration was Biden’s extensive legislative background and relationships with foreign leaders.
The Framers did not trust the people, so they created which of the following two important limits on popular influence?