Which of the following did the president justify by claiming that he was exercising an inherent presidential power, despite the fact that it is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution?
a. the Louisiana Purchase
b. the State of the Union Address
c. the Wars Powers Resolution
d. declarations of war against Germany and Japan during World War II
Answer: a
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specifically to further the political objectives of its members? A) institutional B) non-associational C) anomic D) associational
Why do conservatives like George Gilder argue that unemployment compensation promotes unemployment?
a) It takes so much paper work and effort to obtain that it takes time away from job hunting. b) It gives the unemployed less incentive to get a new job, particularly one less desirable than their previous one. c) It provides an incentive for getting more schooling, causing people to leave their jobs to enroll in full-time educational programs. d) It provides a safety cushion which poor people need
The act of __________ is merely the starting point for political participation
a. a. voting b. joining a political party c. spreading awareness about political issues d. running for political office
Which most accurately describes the relationship between state constitutions and the U.S. Constitution?
A) State constitutions prevail over the U.S. Constitution.
B) The U.S. constitution can be modified by changes in state constitutions and vice versa.
C) The U.S. constitution prevails over state constitutions.
D) None of these choices are true.