Why do we only have two major parties? Explain the circumstances that have perpetuated the two-party system.
What will be an ideal response?
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Why did the Founders call for special ratifying conventions in the states rather than ask state legislatures to ratify the Constitution?
a. The Founders knew that they could get unanimous consent for the Constitution only through such a tactic. b. The Constitution placed many prohibitions on state power, which the Founders feared would prevent legislatures from ratifying the document. c. State legislators were not as educated as members of the ratifying conventions and would not have understood Federalist arguments. d. The Articles of Confederation required such a procedure if a new governing document were to be proposed.
Which of these statements accurately describes the legislative process?
A) The House of Representatives and the Senate use the exact same rules, procedures, and criteria for debate and argument. B) ?Filibusters in the Senate are used to stop bills from coming to a floor vote. C) ?Cloture in the Senate is used to send a bill into committee for further discussion and review. D) ?The Rules Committee in the House of Representatives can call for a floor vote at any time once a bill is introduced. E) ?The House of Representatives and the Senate both allot the same amount of time for party leaders to present their arguments.
Smallholders in developing countries are at particular risk to ______, as a result of which they may not be able to meet basic nutritional needs.
A. food insecurity B. de-peasantization C. collectivization D. land redistribution
How did Europe satisfy the political desire to constrain Germany after World War II?
What will be an ideal response?