By declaring independence, the delegates to the Continental Congress thrust on themselves the responsibility for supplying essential public goods, including which of the following?

a. copies of the Declaration of Independence to be posted across the country
b. a uniform criminal code for all the states and an expansive federal criminal code
c. educational standards for the various colleges and universities, especially those run by the states
d. defense and regulation of commercial markets


d. defense and regulation of commercial markets

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The Model State Constitution:

A. provides for a large number of elected executive officers. B. provides for the governor to appoint department heads. C. provides for an elected Supreme Court and lower courts. D. provides for the governor to be chosen by the legislature.

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Which of the following is true about the Democratic national party convention that convened to renominate President Jackson in 1832?

a. It was so consumed by divisive factional arguments that Jackson was never formally renominated. b. It is considered to be the first national party convention. c. It settled on Martin Van Buren as the Democratic nominee after several ballots failed to garner enough support for Jackson. d. It was such a failure that no party held a national convention again until the early 20th century.

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All judges are federally appointed and without legislative consent

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Health care reform will expand access to 32 million people by

A. requiring most citizens and legal residents to purchase insurance B. mandates some employers to provide insurance C. insurance market reform D. all of the above

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