In foreign affairs, especially in wartime, the federal courts tend to
a. declare international treaties unconstitutional.
b. defer to the other political branches of government.
c. present the president with directives.
d. suppress intelligence information.
e. take an active role.
ANS: B
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b. Social constructivism did not account for norms, values, and shared identities. c. Social constructivism failed to address the complexities of state behavior, instead treating states as individuals. d. Social constructivists assume that even in issues of national security, states will rely on supranationalinstitutions to achieve cooperation.
According to Bill Clinton, "the best foreign policy" involves what?
a. isolationism b. a strong economy c. the new world order d. cooperation with the United Nations
The seniority system provides which of the following?
A. Members are awarded additional committee assignments in line with their seniority. B. The committee member of the majority party with the longest continuous service normally becomes the committee chairperson. C. Members become party whips in order of seniority. D. Members of the House can be appointed to the Senate to fill vacancies. E. The Speaker of the House is the member of the majority party with the longest continuous service.
What did Santa Anna do in 1835?
a. voided the Mexican constitution b. outlawed the importation of slaves into Texas c. issued a decree banning future Anglo settlements east of the Sabine River d. detainedall Anglo settlers living in Texas