How did the First Continental Congress propose to combat free riding that was likely to occur as a result of the boycott of British goods?
a. relying on institutional design that established a code for determining reasonable exceptions
b. using committees that could identify and sanction those who violated the boycott
c. imposing ban on certain types of commerce
d. counting on the willingness of individuals to sacrifice their own interests for the greater good
b. using committees that could identify and sanction those who violated the boycott
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Which act was not justified by the belief that if countries become democratic, war will become less likely?
a. U.S. support for a civil nuclear agreement with India b. The provision of economic aid to Russia c. Intervention in the former Yugoslavia d. The invasion of Iraq
Interjurisdictional agreements have attracted support for handling metropolitanwide problems due to the voluntary nature of the agreements and retention of local control
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
What is one constraint on the president’s priorities when he or she first takes office?
a. the outgoing president’s last budget proposal b. the previous president’s popularity c. the necessity of making appointments d. adjusting to life in the White House
At the Constitutional Convention, the delegates agreed that slaves would be counted as __________ of a person for determining population for representation in the House of Representatives
a. four-fifths b. three-fifths c. two-thirds d. one-third