The _____________ were a group of Islamic holy warriors fighting against Soviet occupation of Afghanistan
A) Taliban
B) Mujahedeen
C) al Qaeda
D) al Tauba
B
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There are two types of referendums. What are they used for?
a. To repeal a law b. To remove an elected official from office c. To place a bond measure on the ballot for the voters d. Both A and C are correct.
Which of the following statements is correct with regard to global warming?
a. There is now total unanimity within the world’s scientific community that global warming and resultant climate change are real. b. With global warming, there is the expectation that the sea levels will rise significantly. c. Since the late 1800s, average global surface temperature has increased by roughly five degrees Celsius. d. Global warming is caused primarily by volcanic action emanating from the core of the earth.
Which of the following statements characterizes government funding for public broadcasting in the United States?
a. Public broadcasting wouldn't survive without government funds. b. Public broadcasting receives a large share of its funds from the government. c. Only a small share of funds comes from the government. d. The government gives no money to public broadcasting. e. It is illegal for the government to fund public broadcasting.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Since the 1890s, the House has been run by majority rule with limited rights for the minority party to delay legislation. 2. Compared to legislative leaders in most other democracies in the world, Congressional party leaders have more tools to induce party loyalty. 3. In today’s individualistic Senate, party leaders are expected to serve members’ personal needs and help advance their individual agendas. 4. Party leaders are prohibited from publicizing partisan views in the media because of their official positions in government.