The United States uses public goods in the global community in order to
A) demonstrate manifest destiny.
B) lessen the chances of hostile alliances forming.
C) demonstrate that it ignores public opinion.
D) adhere to the 2001 Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation.
B
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When the president lights the National Christmas Tree, a practice that has been going on since 1928, he or she is playing what presidential role?
a. chief of state/head of state b. chief diplomat c. chief legislator d. chief of staff
All of the following are true about the separation of powers EXCEPT
a. it grants each branch of government independent powers so that no one branch can permanently dominate the others. b. it helps make the policy-making and governing process in the United States inefficient. c. it can be seen in the power of the president to veto a law and by Congress' power to override a presidential veto. d. it prevents any one branch of government from carrying out its responsibilities without the cooperation of the other branches. e. it is seen in the ability of the federal government and states to limit each other.
The 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis
A) was a major reason AK-47s ended up in the hands of terrorists in Afghanistan. B) was an exception to nuclear weapon restraint shown by superpowers during the Cold War. C) directly resulted in the New START treaty between Russia and the United States. D) was a major reason for the development of Agent Orange.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Most countries in the world have legislative bodies that are modeled closely on the U.S. Congress. 2. The constituencies for Senators tend to be very homogeneous and present few cross-pressures. 3. Members of Congress typically try to portray the institution of Congress very favorably in their campaign materials in order to boost support among voters. 4. Because of their longer terms, Senators rarely spend time on constituency service and campaigning. 5. Members of Congress must carefully balance their law-making duties and attention to their districts at home.