How many times have U.S. presidents sent troops abroad without the authorization of Congress?

A. None
B. Ten
C. Approximately fifty
D. More than one hundred
E. More than three hundred


Answer: D

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With this in mind, what does the evidence for media bias indicate? a. The media leans heavily to the right. b. The media leans heavily to the left. c. The media leans moderately to the right. d. The media leans moderately to the left. e. The media has zero overall bias.

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A. Sales B. Income C. Property D. Severance E. Securities

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