Which is the best definition for a confederation as the framers of the Articles of Confederation viewed it?

a. A regime in which people hold the power as opposed to monarchs
b. A negotiation strategy for independence from Britain
c. An alliance of sovereign states held together by a weak central government
d. An alliance of sovereign states overseen by a strong central government


c. An alliance of sovereign states held together by a weak central government

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Today, much revolutionary violence is __________ rather than Marxist

a. fascist b. Islamist c. communist d. capitalist

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Presidential nominations to the federal bench ______.

A. focus solely on the skills and qualifications of nominees and exclude any considerations of region, race, or religion B. can significantly shift judicial policy when one party controls the presidency over time through the cumulative impact of nominations C. are noncontroversial affairs as senators generally defer to the President's wishes since the Constitution grants the President a first-mover advantage D. generally move at a consistent pace through a President's administration to ensure that cases are disposed of promptly

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Identify the problems associated with observer bias and observer drift. How can researchers identify and overcome these problems?

What will be an ideal response?

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