Which of the following concepts did Machiavelli contribute to the study of politics?
a. social contract theory
b. the role of power in politics
c. the role of wealth in society
d. the connection between race and politics
b
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Which of the following is NOT an example of congressional oversight?
a. Committee inquiries and hearings b. Senate advice and consent for presidential nominations c. House of Representatives impeachment proceedings and Senate trials d. Override of a presidential veto e. Formal consultations with and reports from the President
Proponents of a positive balance of trade believe it is essential to a state because it is a significant source of __________.
A. diplomacy B. power C. democracy D. capitalism
Despite the perception that an international debt crisis was "over" in 2001, which country in effect defaulted on its debts?
A. Mexico B. Brazil C. Argentina D. North Korea
Which of the following depicts the origin of the Federalist Party?
A) It was organized by Alexander Hamilton, stood for strong central government, and made its appeal to banking, commercial, and financial interests. B) It was organized by Thomas Jefferson and made its appeal to small farmers, debtors, and southern planters. C) It was organized by Henry Clay and Daniel Webster and appealed to those who detested Andrew Jackson. D) It was a northern sectional party that was formed to protest the expansion of slavery. E) It was organized to help Canada become a state within the United States.