The regular period of time during which Congress conducts its business is called a
a. prorouge
b. session
c. special session
d. congressional meeting
Ans: b. session
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A) No Child Left Behind Act B) Executive Reorganization Act C) Affordable Care Act D) Civil Rights Act
Party machines—centralized party organizations at the local level that dominated politics by controlling local elections—declined because
a. they could not provide needed services to the urban community. b. many of their activities were illegal. c. they were never effective at controlling local elections. d. they became increasingly corrupt and unable to deliver on promises e. government began to provide the social services that had been the basis of popular loyalty and support for the machines.
Political philosopher Thomas Hobbes believed that the essence of government is
a. to make all people happy to the extent that this is possible. b. to manage naturally occurring conflicts. c. to repress any opposition to the legitimate government. d. that it has no moral authority. e. to produce wealth for every human being.
About ______ of elementary students in the United States in 2014 attended religious schools.
A. 5% B. 10% C. 20% D. 30%