The theory that individuals form communities by mutual consent, giving up some of their individual liberty in order to gain the protection of government, is known as which of the following?

A. Divine right
B. Social contract
C. A Leviathan
D. Communitarianism
E. Elitism


Answer: B

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Lobbying is defined as ______.

A. the press's habit of waiting just outside congressional hearings to interview politicians as they depart B. the movement of a bill back and forth between the House and the Senate C. informal news conferences held by politicians on the steps of the legislature D. appeals from citizens and groups to legislators for favorable policies and decisions

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Which of the following does NOT contribute to greater tax compliance?

a) Increased faith by citizens in their government b) A less complicated tax code c) Lower-paid tax officials d) Fewer people working in the informal sector

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In Gibbons v. Ogden, the case involving steamboat operators on the Hudson River, the Supreme Cort affirmed Congress’s ability to regulate ______.

a. international waters b. interstate commerce c. transportation d. travel and tourism

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The Holocaust is an example of genocide

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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