The American nation's first representative government, the House of Burgesses, was established in
A. New York.
B. Maryland.
C. Virginia.
D. Massachusetts.
E. Pennsylvania.
Answer: C
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. the right to meet with county jail inmates, regardless of the jail's standard visitation rules B. the right to maintain the confidentiality of sources C. the right to publish libelous material without punitive consequences D. the right to accompany police into a private residence in the execution of a warrant E. the right to attend trials
When people think of public administration, it is usually about what?
a. indirect administration b. direct administration c. administration through grants d. government by proxy
Which of these questions could be addressed by a case study on voter behavior?
a. Why is voter turnout lower during mid-term elections than presidential elections? b. Why are U.S. citizens less likely to vote in presidential elections than French citizens? c. Why is party affiliation stronger in the United States than in some countries with higher voter turnout rates? d. Why are voter turnout rates higher in countries with parliamentary systems than they are in countries with presidential systems?