Consider the idea of a social contract, as depicted in the Declaration of Independence.  Does the Constitution put forth by the framers succeed or fail in meeting the demands of that earlier social contract?  Be detailed and specific about what elements in the Constitution support or defy the logic of the Declaration.

What will be an ideal response?


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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Compared to other minorities, Asian Americans ______.

A. have formed their own political parties where population size justifies it B. have lower levels of voter turnout and registration C. are strongly affiliated with the Republican Party D. are considered the largest swing voting bloc

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The concept of culture encompasses two main ideas in an international studies context. One of these is an analytical concept that expresses ______.

A. culture as “relationship” between society, organization, and social category B. the values that are central to a group, those around which it builds a common identity C. culture as a singular understanding of how societies and groups behave D. as a catchall category to describe the intellectual and artistic activity in a society

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While the United States remains broadly popular across the globe, it is increasingly being challenged by China, especially in which of the following regions?

a. Europe b. Latin America and Africa c. Canada and Australia d. Russia and the former Soviet Republics

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