When the Citizens United decision was handed down, a flood of corporate cash was expected to enter the political system. The ruling did result in more corporate and union spending, but far less than anticipated because _________.
A. many companies were reluctant to take stands that might alienate a large number of customers
B. many companies were running losses as a result of an economic recession
C. political parties refused to accept money from private corporations and unions
D. political parties wanted a more reliable source of funds to finance their ongoing political campaigns
Right answer: many companies were reluctant to take stands that might alienate a large number of customers
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a. newspapers b. magazines c. news shows d. the Internet e. libraries
What was true of Locke's writing about revolution in his Second Treatise of Government?
a. Locke promoted the notion of nonviolent revolution. b. Locke put an end to the doctrine of divine right. c. Locke believed that revolution would lead to political revitalization and social improvement. d. Locke argued that people should exercise the power of "force without right." e. Locke thought that the new governments resulting from revolutions were always better than the governmentsthey replaced.
What was the goal of the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention?
A. Promote issues based on the notion that men and women are created equal B. Debate the possibility of seceding from the United States to restrictions on slave trade C. Create a women's manifesto discussing temperance, abolition, and suffrage D. Discuss strategies for the abolition of slavery E. Plan strategies that would advance rights for homosexual individuals and same-sex couples
The Arab Spring began in 2011 in _______________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).