The first ________ amendments to the Constitution explicitly limited the power of legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the national government.
A. twelve
B. ten
C. nine
D. fifteen
E. seven
Answer: B
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Britain and Russia competed for various interests in Iran and divided the country into spheres of influence. Which of the following was a result of this action?
A. both Britain and Russia formally colonized Iran B. Britain and Russia's military lent power to the Qajar shah C. Russians had control over the southern, oil?rich areas whereas Britain held control over Northern Iran D. foreign corporations provided the primary source of growing nationalism during the 20th century E. foreign corporations helped Iran's rulers suppress nationalistic sentiment
The National Rifle Association, the National Abortion Rights Action League, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving are examples of ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
What was the primary reason behind Spain's abandonment of its colonial claims in Texas?
a. The economic cost of maintaining a colonial stronghold outweighed its benefits. b. Spanish colonists grew weary of over ten years of bloody fighting with the Mexican people. c. The indigenous people refused to accept Catholicism as their primary religion. d. Spain was disappointed in the lack of natural resources and their inability to establish a beneficial trade route within the colony.
Emily works as a criminologist in Texas. She has been asked to present a paper at the national conference to discuss the crime rates in the United States. She decides to write a paper on the reason for the high number of capital punishments in Texas
What will be the focus of her paper? a. the large population of Texas b. the inexpensive corrections system in Texas c. the state's individualistic political culture d. the increasing number of individuals in the age group of 17 to 24