The Framers of the Constitution were heavily influenced by the theory of __________, in which rights are seen as inherently belonging to individuals
a. divine right
b. inherent powers
c. primogeniture
d. natural rights
D
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Even with democratization, the role of the military retains a role in Brazilian politics. This is indicated by all of the following EXCEPT
a. the fact that during the Sarney administration, military officers retained cabinet-level rank in areas of importance to the military. b. laws that grant the military broad powers to guarantee internal order and play a tutelary role in civilian government. c. Brazilian officers lobbying on behalf of policies that they favor. d. the fact that the military was successful in obtaining amnesty for human rights abuses during the previous authoritarian era. e. the use of the military to "pacify" areas experiencing rising urban crime rates.
Reforms initiated by Gorbachev were seen by Soviet
Communist Party leaders as: a. being introduced too quickly. b. being introduced too slowly. c. being introduced too fast by some leaders and too slowly by others. d. being irrelevant.
Authority is ________
a. not related to power and politics b. legitimate power c. an inefficient form of power d. the illegal use of power e. something considered as wrong
What is the significance of the WikiLeaks and NSA incidents involving the release of classified materials? a. These incidents reveal that the government lacks control over how and whether information it creates gets leaked to the media. b. These incidents reveal that the government needs to reenact the Fairness Doctrine
c. These incidents reveal that the government understands its role in protecting First Amendment rights. d. These incidents reveal that the government must strengthen the FCC in order to protect its interests.