Which of the following is the name for the period of international tension between the United States and Soviet Union that occurred after World War II, and that lasted for most of the twentieth century?
a. Détente
b. The Cold War
c. Isolationism
d. Containment
e. Deterrence
b
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Which of the following Governors of Texas could most accurately be described as a populist, particularly in regard to staffing the Governor's office?
a. Rick Perry b. Bill Clements c. Mark White d. Ann Richards e. George W. Bush
How has the frequency of filibusters changed in the Senate over the past 50 years?
a. Senate filibusters are more common now. b. Senate filibusters are less common now. c. There has been no change; there are about the same number of filibusters today. d. There are no longer any filibusters. e. Filibusters take place in the House instead now.
Why do some political thinkers believe that democracy is superior to other forms of government?
A. because it encourages dreams that can never be achieved B. because it is incapable of promoting progress on important decisions C. because it protects human rights D. because it subverts the views of the masses
The central bank of the United States is the
a. Bank of America. b. Bank of the United States. c. Central Reserve Bank of the United States. d. World Bank. e. Federal Reserve System.