In Federalist No. 51, James Madison predicted that no single branch of government would become too powerful and oppress citizens because ______.
a. a foreign country would be welcomed to intervene and restore American democracy
b. the ethics of American political leaders would prevent power grabs
c. the people would revolt and establish a monarchy
d. the other two branches would curb the possibly oppressive advances of each branch
e. citizens would turn to a populist counter-elite to defend their rights
d. the other two branches would curb the possibly oppressive advances of each branch
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) outlaws
a. employment discrimination against the disabled. b. firing someone who is disabled. c. the suing of employers by disabled employees. d. wheelchairs in the workplace. e. poll taxes.
Speaking to the U.S. Senate in 1850, Daniel Webster proclaims, "Peaceable secession! Sir, your eyes and mine are never destined to see that miracle. There can be no such thing as a peaceable secession. Peaceable secession is an utter impossibility." Which political action is Webster opposing here?
a. Protecting people from a tyrannical national government b. Wanting to withdraw from a nation-state c. Making criticism of the government illegal d. Restricting states from disregarding the national government
The ongoing conflict between the state and non-state actors in Mexico is technically not considered a civil war because of ______.
A. the low number of battle deaths B. the prevalence of criminal violence C. the low rate of violence D. the cross-border nature of the conflict
Which treaty transferred responsibility for the external border to the EU and strength-ened the freedom of movement for people with the incorporation of the Schengen Agreement, thereby promoting labour and employment opportunities?
a. the Treaty on the European Union (1993) b. the Treaty of Amsterdam (1997) c. the Treaty of Nice (2001) d. the Treaty of Lisbon (2009)