What event caused Britain to pass its Clean Air Act in the mid-1950s?
a. The extinction of indigenous songbirds
b. A severe smog event in London
c. An oil spill in the North Sea
d. A toxic plume that was caused by a Liverpool foundry
b
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James Madison believed the emergence of political parties could be attributed to
A) differences rooted in religious beliefs. B) traditions that carried over from British rule. C) the form of government created by the Constitution. D) the strengths and failings of the first two presidents. E) economic interests that sought alternative political systems.
Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
a. Congress lacked the power to tax. b. Congress was not allowed to coin money. c. Congress was not allowed to conduct foreign policy. d. The president had too much power.
Why did the U.S. war on terror pose a major challenge to the judiciary’s ability to determine the legality of President Bush’s actions?
a. There was little existing precedent for how to conduct a war against a nonstate entity. b. The international community refused to recognize the September 11 attacks as an illegal act of aggression toward the United States. c. The Supreme Court could not determine whether Guantanamo Bay prisoners should be granted the right of habeas corpus. d. There were too many cases for the Supreme Court to hear; thus, cases had to be moved to the lower district courts.
The _________ is a secret ballot that is prepared, distributed, and counted by government officials at public expense.
A. Australian ballot B. French ballot C. Canadian ballot D. British ballot