How has representation in the Senate changed over the course of U.S. history?
What will be an ideal response?
The Senate has become more representative. In the original Constitution, Senators were selected by state legislators rather than directly by voters. But the 17th Amendment changed this arrangement so that Senators are now directly elected. Despite their longer terms, Senators tend to consider themselves “constituency servants” and spend considerable time campaigning for re-election.
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People generally join a group such as Save the Whales for
A) solidary benefits. D) tangible benefits. B) purposive reasons. E) religious benefits. C) material benefits.
Three-fourths of all civil wars after World War II
a. last for only a short period of time. b. have a longer peace spell between wars. c. have a low casualty rate. d. consist of enduring internal rivalries.
The set of ideas, values, and ways of thinking about government and politics that are shared by all citizens is known as
A) politics. B) political culture. C) political socialization. D) socialism. E) a social contract.
Congress created the Department of Homeland Security in response to a threatened military invasion
Indicate whether the statement is true or false