In 1973, Congress passed the War Powers Resolution, which
A. required congressional approval before the president could dismiss the secretary of defense.
B. limited the president's use of troops in military action without congressional approval.
C. extended the president's power over the military.
D. was necessary because of the increased threat of nuclear war.
E. allowed the president to declare an unlimited national emergency.
Answer: B
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A. loss of faith in the design of our government's institutions B. loss of faith in our form of government C. disappointment with our government's performance D. increasing political apathy E. All of these are correct.
Which of the following refers to a township?
A. a large city or municipality that serves as an economic and cultural center for a region B. the larger area surrounding a metropolis that is heavily influenced by the metropolis, generally consisting of suburbs and other smaller cities C. the local level of government below the county used primarily in 20 northeastern states D. a community on the fringe or an urban area, defined by relatively high levels of commuting to the urban area, low housing density, and high population growth E. a local level of government within counties that are usually organized around population centers
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A) the Senate majority?s tendency to reject nominees of the opposing political party. B) how religion and region were once important selection criteria. C) how a president can mold the Court to his ideology. D) how presidents can become disappointed with their selections. E) the importance of partisanship in the selection of justices.
The socialist policies of Mitterrand included all of the following EXCEPT
a. elimination of private property. b. sharp increases in social benefits. c. state assistance to develop cutting-edge technologies. d. nationalization of many firms in the industrial and financial sectors. e. the creation of public sector employment.