Which of the following was NOT a major criticism of the government created by the Articles of Confederation?
a. It limited freedom of the press, frequently arresting newspaper editors who printed stories critical of the government.
b. It lacked the power to regulate commerce among the states.
c. It lacked the power to collect taxes from individuals, having to rely instead on contributions from the states.
d. It lacked the power to prevent states from printing worthless currency.
e. It lacked the power to create a standing army.
a.
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______ powers are those granted to a governor according to state law.
a. Informal b. Persuasive c. Partisan d. Formal
Having a sizeable ______, especially early in a campaign, may discourage potential challengers from entering a political race.
a. advertising budget b. group of supporters c. set of advisors d. war chest
The assorted demographic and institutional influences on voting produce an electorate ______.
A. in which wealthy, well-educated, older White people are underrepresented and poor, uneducated, young, and non-White people are overrepresented B. in which wealthy, well-educated, older White people are overrepresented and poor, uneducated, young, and non-White people are underrepresented C. in which wealthy, well-educated, older White people and poor, uneducated, young, and non-White people are equally represented D. in which wealthy, well-educated, older White people and poor, uneducated, young, and non-White people are equally underrepresented
The United States Constitution was opposed by which group?
a. Abolitionists b. Royalists c. Nationalists d. Smaller states e. Federalists