What actions taken by George Washington gave his presidency added significance?
a. His political ambitions greatly expanded the powers of the presidency.
b. His early actions served to establish important precedents that greatly increased the legitimacy of the office.
c. His military leadership as president was critical during the War of 1812.
d. His ambitions set up an early struggle between Congress and the presidency.
b
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When cities in Texas borrow money to finance government operations, they often do so by
a. levying an ad valorem tax. b. imposing user fees. c. relying on intergovernmental transfers of money. d. issuing revenue bonds. e. adding an income tax.
What was the central issue of disagreement during the budget battle and government shutdown of 2013?
a. Implementation of the Affordable Care Act b. Introduction of new environmental regulations c. Spending on the Pentagon and other defense items d. Tax breaks related to education and home mortgages
Ethnic groups ______.
A. often seek legal segregation B. often become violent C. often seek independence D. often seek autonomy
News Clip 1.2: Obama Seeks Authorization for Force in SyriaClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 30 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:Which branch of government is Obama requesting funding from?
A. the Supreme Court B. Congress C. the executive branch D. the bureaucracy