In which type of governing system would the constituent states cooperate for certain common purposes but retain ultimate individual authority, including veto power over major central governmental actions?
A. federation
B. confederation
C. unitary state
D. union
Answer: B
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a. cues from similar legislators. b. the wishes of their party. c. the wishes of their constituents. d. all of the above. e. none of the above
What is the first step in conducting historical research?
a) evaluating authenticity and accuracy of evidence b) formulating a hypothesis c) defining a topic or problem d) integrating data
The text notes that over the last two decades, terrorism has become even more concerning because it has increasingly threatened
A) foreign nationals. B) government officials. C) members of the military. D) ordinary citizens. E) religious houses of worship.
Most of the work on legislation in Congress is done
A. by bureaucratic agencies.
B. by the president.
C. by committees and their respective subcommittees.
D. on the floor of the House and Senate.
E. by conference committees.