In The Federalist No. 10, Madison argued that the system of checks and balances in the new constitution was designed to prevent __________.
A. monarchies
B. factions
C. representative government
D. Democracy
B. factions
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A legislature with only one house is called:
A. unicameral. B. unilateral. C. monoleg. D. bicameral.
The functions of the Texas legislature include __________
a. enacting laws and overseeing state agencies b. representing the public and vetoing laws c. commanding the national guard and educating the public d. interpreting laws and making appointments
With respect to terrorism, which of the following is true?
A) Suicide bombings occur most frequently against autocracies rather than democracies. B) Terrorists are more willing than states are to violate the norms of the international system. C) Terrorist activities frequently achieve political ends. D) Terrorism is a relatively new phenomenon in the United States, Europe, and South Asia.
What percentage of criminal cases nationwide ends in a plea bargain?
A. 35 percent B. 80 percent C. 50 percent D. 65 percent E. 95 percent