Which of the following debated and drafted the Declaration of Independence from 1775 to 1776?
a. the First Continental Congress
b. the Second Continental Congress
c. the Committees of Correspondence
d. the Constitutional Convention
Answer: b. the Second Continental Congress
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Social Security was designed to be funded by a
a. coalition of private companies. b. government surplus. c. payroll tax. d. portion of Medicare funding. e. private accounts.
Most officials impact concerning our daily lives come from what type of government
A. state and local
B. regional and state
C. national and state
D. national and international
Why are the grand corps so powerful?
a. The Constitution delegates them important policy-making powers. b. They can veto the government's policy proposals. c. They control the nominating process for the president. d. They fill top executive positions in the private sector and often go on to elected positions in the National Assembly and even the presidency. e. They control funding to all French universities.
According to the "What Do You Think?" feature box, why do some consider affirmative action a form of reverse discrimination? To what extent does the public approve of affirmative action programs for racial minorities,
and how does this differ depending on the respondent's race? To what extent does the public think that college admissions should be based on enlarging diversity verses merit only? Given public opinion, should the United States continue to use affirmative action? What, if anything, should be done to reduce the racial gap in acceptance of affirmative action programs? What will be an ideal response?