The President is commander in chief of the nation’s armed forces because
a. Congress specifically delegated this authority to the office after the Civil War.
b. the Supreme Court declared this to be the case at the outset of World War I.
c. the Constitution declares it.
d. the states voted to transfer this power to the executive after the War of 1812.
c. the Constitution declares it.
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Which of the following statements is true of public services?
A. Providing a source of income to people whose ability to work is limited by a notable disability is a public service. B. The enforcement of law by the government is not regarded as a public service. C. Protection from economic recessions is excluded from the scope of public services. D. Maintaining the defense network is not as expensive as maintaining the other public services. E. An adjudication on a contentious issue by a court of law is a public service.
The powers of the president include all of the following EXCEPT
a. naming the prime minister and other high level government officials. b. directing the armed forces and controlling the country's nuclear forces. c. conducting foreign affairs. d. dissolving the National Assembly and calling for new elections. e. appointing the nine members of the Constitutional Council.
In 1971 Nixon removed the dollar from the __________ and allowed it to float relative to other currencies
a. currency markets c. gold standard b. silver standard d. pound standard
In recent years, China has maintained a low currency value, relative to other states, in order to __________
A) promote exports and boost export-related industries B) force an increase in domestic consumption C) improve trade relations with Western states D) improve trade relations with Southeast Asian states