In crafting the executive branch, what was the motive behind the decisions of the Constitution's Framers?
a. to create an effective national leader directly tied to the citizens
b. to create a strong national leader who would have direct ties to state governors
c. to create a leader with enough authority to protect the nation from domestic and foreign threats but not so strong that he or she would jeopardize liberty
d. to create a weak national leader that could easily be dominated by Congress
Answer: c
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Which of the following is NOT an indication that Nigeria has sought to play an important role in African politics?
a. It has borne a disproportionate share of the costs associated with the Economic Community of West African States. b. It has been a major provider of peacekeeping forces throughout Africa. c. It played a leading role in transforming the Organization for African Unity into the African Union. d. It adopted a nonaligned stance during the Cold War insisting that this conflict had little to do with African politics. e. Its leaders have helped to mediate crises in the region.
Why were the 1985 earthquakes in Mexico City a watershed in Mexican politics?
a. Groups learned that they could solve their problems better without the Mexican government than with it. b. Armed militias who challenged the legitimacy of the government emerged. c. The swift and efficient response of the Mexican government reinforced the legitimacy of the PRI. d. The massive relief efforts of the United States helped to ease the tensions between the two states. e. They led to the defeat of the PRI in the 1988 elections.
How has Madison’s vision of the national government as the ultimate guarantor of individual rights fared throughout the years?
a. It has failed due to the demand by factions for repressive legislation. b. It has been discredited by the Supreme Court. c. It has largely been shown to be inaccurate by state action. d. It has largely been realized.