Most delegates to the Constitutional Convention accepted the idea of __________
a. state supremacy
b. direct democracy
c. republican government
d. executive hegemony
c
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A. It views the consent of the people as the source of legitimate governmental authority. B. It views political power as being held by a few individuals in leadership positions in large businesses. C. It argues that public opinion should have a minimal influence on government policy. D. It played no role in the thinking of the founders of American democracy.
President George W. Bush worked closely with Congress in 2002 to pass the No Child Left Behind Act, an educational program designed to hold schools, teachers, and students accountable. The law has
a. imposed many unfunded mandates on local school departments. b. greatly expanded the use of "onesize fits all" standardized testing. c. placed renewed focus on special education programs in failing school systems. d. All of these choices.
Overfishing is fundamentally a(n)________ problem
A. environmental B. greed C. public good D. capitalist E. consumer-driven
James Madison played a vital role at the convention because he
A) maintained a personal journal that detailed discussions and votes. B) served as president of the convention and led the meetings. C) secured the room where meetings were held, ensuring discussion would remain private. D) served as a "reporter" relaying each day's events to people waiting outside. E) maintained order during discussion and debates by serving as parliamentarian.