The Constitution does NOT give Congress the authority to
a. impeach and remove federal judges.
b. refuse to ratify treaties negotiated by the President.
c. override a presidential veto.
d. pardon people convicted of federal crimes.
e. raise taxes and authorize spending.
Answer: d. pardon people convicted of federal crimes.
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a. Party organizations b. Bicameralism c. The committee system d. The filibuster
The Edict of Nantes was
a. the agreement that united various principalities into the country of France. b. a decree issued by Henry IV that granted Protestants limited religious toleration. c. a law passed by Charlemagne that divided France among his sons. d. a 1645 treaty that established peace between France and Germany until the outbreak of World War I. e. the founding document of the ancien régime.
In 1872, Susan B Anthony was arrested in Rochester, New York for
a. writing herself in as a candidate for mayor, because women were not permitted to run for office. b. leading a protest against unfair working conditions in a shirt factory. c. giving a speech that was deemed by local authorities to be un-American. d. casting a vote, because it was illegal for women to vote. e. tax evasion.
Which of the following refers to a metropolis?
A. a large city or municipality that serves as an economic and cultural center for a region B. a larger area generally consisting of suburbs and other smaller cities C. the largest local level of government below the state, currently used in 48 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