Which of the following statements is not true about the American colonies?
a. Time and distance made them difficult for Great Britain to govern.
b. They provided revenue for Great Britain
c. They generated a large debt for Great Britain.
d. They provided raw material for Great Britain.
c
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Which statement about Taiwan is NOT correct? a. It began to democratize in the 1960s
b. The Nationalist-imposed dictatorship deepened the divide between the mainlanders and the native majority. c. Its standard of living is higher than that of Britain and France. d. It is not a formally recognized independent country. e. It has always been ruled by the Nationalists.
In its decision in Lawrence v. Texas, the U.S. Supreme court invalidated laws in Texas and other states that criminalized
a. school desegregation efforts. b. public protests in favor of equal pay for Hispanic farm workers. c. African-American voting. d. mistreatment of Latino veterans. e. same-sex sexual conduct between consenting adults.
What is the primary function of the first eight amendments within the Bill of Rights?
A. to guarantee specific rights to the people B. to extend guaranteed rights to African Americans and women C. to list which rights are granted to the states D. to describe the division of power between states and the federal government
In what kind of system must the winner gain an absolute majority of the votes (50% plus one) rather than just a plurality?
a. minority system b. majoritarian system c. proportional system d. single-party system