It was the weaknesses of the first constitution, known as the __________, that prompted the call for a constitutional convention by the various states.
A. Magna Carta
B. Articles of Confederation
C. Confederacy of Newly Independent States
D. Declaration of Independence
Answer: B
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Colonial authorities in Nigeria used "divide and rule" tactics to:
a. pit racial groups against each other. b. pit ethnic groups against each other. c. pit social classes against each other. d. prepare Nigerians for independence.
The president holds office for a four-year term
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following did not happen as a result of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act?
a. Parties responded by raising even larger amounts of hard money. b. It significantly weakened the parties and allowed interest groups to play a more influential role in elections. c. Soft money donors redirected the contributions to 527 and 501(c) committees. d. There was a significant increase in nonparty independent expenditures in elections.
In which capacity have modern vice presidents been particularly influential in American politics?
A. as advisers in the policymaking process B. as leaders of the cabinet C. as lead negotiators for executive agreements D. as presiding officers of the Senate