Which of the following statements is true of energy sources in the United States?
A) U.S. oil production, which rose sharply after 1985, began to decline again in 2009.
B) Low natural gas prices plus new air-pollution regulations have made coal uncompetitive as a source of electricity.
C) The United States is not in favor of using nuclear energy as it releases greenhouse gases.
D) The Obama administration approved the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
E) Imports of natural gas are cost-effective as natural gas can be transported by ship efficiently.
B
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Which of the following describes American Exceptionalism?
a. The belief in manifest destiny
b. The belief that all nations except the United States are tyrannical
c. The belief in the special character of the United States
d. The belief that America succeeds except when challenged
Presidential powers derived from the Constitution stating that "the executive power shall be vested in a President" are
A. constitutional powers. B. statutory powers. C. expressed powers. D. inherent powers. E. emergency powers.
Many observers worry that the ongoing war on terror will have what result?
a. a chilling effect on free speech and privacy b. the rise of domestic or home-grown terror cells c. a increase in the power of Congress d. a rise in the use of the death penalty
In a unitary government, power is vested in
a. regional governments. b. state governments. c. the national government. d. Both a and b e. None of the above