In what ways did Shay's Rebellion reveal the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Answer: Shay's rebellion exposed the weaknesses of the articles of confederation by exposing that the government, Congress, could not form a military or draft because the federal government did not have money due to the fact that they did not have the ability to enforce taxes upon the citizens.
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In spite of the recent changes to the U.S. Constitution that have enhanced its democratic character, the U.S. system is best described as __________ in nature
a. republican b. oligarchic c. dogmatic d. socialist
The Twenty-fourth Amendment outlawed _____ in national elections
A) white primaries B) literacy tests C) poll taxes D) discrimination based on race E) the grandfather clause
Germany fared better than most European Union member
states after the recession of 2007 and 2008 because: a. via market-friendly policies, the national government set the nation on the course to becoming an economic market democracy. b. the nation was well-positioned to engage in expansionary stimulus policies, given earlier welfare state cuts and wage restraint. c. the erosion of the social market economy was already on its way to revival. d. the government spent the little extra money it had on job retraining and subsidies.
Individuals involved in certain aspects of the media may attend political rallies or public meetings in order to hold elected officials accountable for promises made during political campaigns
But individuals may also hold those in the mainstream media accountable. Both elected officials and those in the media may not want to report certain happenings. What role are the above two groups of individuals fulfilling with respect to politics and the media? a. mass media b. watchdog c. advocacy journalism d. new journalism e. social media