Adopted in 1791, the Bill of Rights sought to protect the individual against abuses of power by the government
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
True
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In 1774, the Patriots called together the first quasi-governmental institution designed to speak for all the colonies. It was called the
A) Colonial Congress. B) Colonial Assembly. C) Continental Congress. D) Continental Assembly. E) Stamp Act Congress
Which of the following was seen as a policy change toward the third world under the Reagan administration?
a. Support for the Contra uprising against the Nicaragua's government under the Sandinistas b. Replacing the Marxist Regime in Grenada c. Constructive engagement in South Africa d. The movement toward democracy in the Philippines under Corazon Aquino e. Support for a cease-fire between the Israelis and Palestinian forces in West Beirut
Woodrow Wilson believed
a. that the balance of power produced peace but not stability. b. that the balance of power produced stability but not peace. c. that the balance of power should be reestablished after the end of World War I. d. that the balance of power policy caused wars. e. that the balance of power policy prevented wars.
What did Adam Smith mean by his idea of the invisible hand?
a.If a few producers and consumers dominate a market, they will be able to influence competitive forces, resulting in net benefits for all. b.If the government sets stringent regulations, the net benefits of the market can be multiplied or intensified. c.If producers and consumers work together to act against competitive forces, the net benefits of the market can be multiplied or intensified. d.If markets are truly competitive, producers and consumers act independently against competitive forces that are beyond their control, resulting in net benefits for all.