In general, when should we expect a president's approval ratings to be at their highest?
A) early in the president's term
B) during a midterm election
C)toward the end of the president's term
D) following a primary challenge
A
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Most southern delegates to the Constitutional Convention argued against abolishing the slave trade because
A) it was necessary to fuel economic growth in unsettled parts of the South. B) outlawing it would abridge the economic freedoms of those involved in the trade. C) to do so would mean capitulating to Northern demands. D) it would cause rifts with important international trading partners. E) none of the above
Clearing tropical rain forests with slash-and-burn techniques are said to be doubly destructive because not only are fewer trees able to remove CO2 from the atmosphere, but
a. as forests are burned for clearing, the amount of CO2 discharged into the atmosphere increases. b. Runoff from the fires pollutes rivers. c. Many people die from the difficult nature of the work. d. The cleared land is most often used for farming. e. Many animals are poached during the process.
What is the typical result of compromise on policy alternatives?
A. policies that are only partially effective and have continued debate B. greater public involvement C. political parties working with greater harmony D. reduced equity of policy decisions