Describe the initial political and economic structure of the early American colonies.
What will be an ideal response?
The original thirteen British colonies were reliant on the right to create their own legislative bodies. The first such body was the Virginia House of Burgesses. This led to a cultural tradition of self-government and independent law making that impacted the American independence movement.
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Which of the following statements is true of the responsibilities of different law enforcement agencies in Texas?
a. The Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol is responsible for ensuring the safety of commercial vehicles. b. Licensed peace officers in Texas are responsible for tracking con artists across Texas. c. The Bunco Division is responsible for investigating allegations of police misconduct. d. The Texas Rangers are responsible for border patrol on the Texas-Mexico border.
This procedure, which is in effect in over 20 states, permits voters to remove an elected official from office.
A. Initiative B. Referendum C. Recall D. Logrolling E. Rollback
National elections are less competitive than in recent decades
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which doctrine supports the belief that a leader's authority is conferred directly by God, and is not subject to the authority of the church or the people?
A) theory of enlightenment B) self-actualization C) divine right of kings D) trinity doctrine E) social contract