The poverty line is based on what is perceived to be a decent standard of living

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: TRUE

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The chairpersons of the powerful congressional committees are

a. chosen in a nationwide election. b. elected by the full membership of Congress. c. members of the majority party who are appointed by the majority party leadership. d. evenly divided between majority and minority party members. e. appointed based solely on seniority regardless of party affiliation.

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International governmental organisations are

Key players in global governance Irrelevant to global governance Important in bringing about improved justice and equality Irrelevant in a world dominated by states

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In _____ (1869), handed down four years after General Lee's surrender at Appomattox, the Supreme Court held that a state could not withdraw from the Union

a. Texas v. White b. Ex parte Milligan c. Ex parte McCardle d. Tennessee v. Grant

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Amendments to the Constitution can be proposed by __________.

A. a two-thirds vote of each house of Congress B. a national referendum C. a majority of the Supreme Court and Congress, with the president's signature D. a three-fourths vote of state legislatures and the president's signature

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