Because they require action to ensure their expression, civil rights are sometimes called ______.
a. assertive liberties
b. positive freedoms
c. negative rights
d. community rights
b. positive freedoms
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What is one way in which the power of the UN Security Council is limited?
A. Its decisions depend entirely on the interests of its member states. B. The UN General Assembly can override its decisions. C. Member states adhere to Security Council resolutions. D. Eight of the ten nonpermanent members can override a permanent member's veto.
What function of appellate courts makes them unique?
a. They are the only courts that will reinvestigate a case on an appeal. b. They are the court of last resort. c. They only determine if legal or procedural errors occurred during a trial. d. They only handle civil cases.
One way to think about the political environment of American local governments is to think of cities and counties as
a. monopolies in an uncompetitive marketplace. b. businesses in a competitive marketplace. c. tycoons in a high-profit industry. d. consumers in a marketplace.
Which of these is the defining characteristic of a federal system of government?
A) Elected representatives make decisions for the nation B) Power is divided between central and regional bodies C) Separate branches have different areas of responsibilities D) Legislative actions are limited by a set of written guidlines