In order to win support for ratification of the Constitution, the Federalists had to promise that the first order of business under a new government would be to _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: Enact a Bill of Rights
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Interest groups have three important characteristics: they are voluntary, share common beliefs, and seek to __________
a. influence government b. influence the desired political party c. hold elected officials responsible d. build a single interest
Andrew Jackson's 1828 victory over John Quincy Adams is widely considered to be __________
a. one of the dirtiest media campaigns in history b. a model for the positive use of the media in campaigning c. a product of wealthy backers paying for expense advertisements d. an example of how establishment candidates fail to use the media effectively
The _____ established a national form of government following the American Revolution
A) Articles of Confederation B) Fundamental Orders of Connecticut C) Declaration of Independence D) Mayflower Compact E) Pennsylvania Charter of Privileges
Which of the following is true of special districts?
A. They are formed to avoid overlapping and duplicating jurisdictions. B. They are formed when multiple cities agree to share services. C. They are formed when one (typically large) city absorbs neighboring areas into it. D. They are units of government typically established to provide one or more specific services. E. They are established to undertake specialized functions in certain regions.