The original purpose of the 1787 meeting in Philadelphia was to __________.
A. repeal the stay acts
B. approve the Bill of Rights for the new Constitution
C. amend and strengthen the Articles of Confederation
D. write a new constitution for the United States
Answer: C
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A) a genetic model. B) a behavioral structure. C) an abstract model. D) both A and C.
The sociological concept of a ___________ deals with the large-scale, holistic planning of a mixed-use, self-sufficient community
a. greenway b. communal city c. new town d. housing community
The principle of checks and balances is based on the notion that
A. leaders are the trustees of the people. B. all legislative and executive action should be controlled through judicial power. C. power must be used to offset power. D. a weak government is always preferable to a strong government. E. legislators and executives cannot be trusted, but judges are trustworthy.
What does the conscience model of representation tell us about representation?
a. The job of the legislator is to stick to the will of the people. b. A legislator follows his/her own judgment until the will of the public becomes involved in the issue, at which point he or she should heed their wishes. c. A legislator follows the will of the people in most instances until conscience pulls him or her in a different direction. d. A legislator always places the interests of the nation ahead of the district or the state.