Which of the following was a problem under the Articles of Confederation?
a. The national government was too strong compared to the states.
b. The government derived its power from the citizens themselves.
c. Congress imposed excessive taxes.
d. Citizens identified with their states more that with the confederation.
d
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In terms of percentage of college graduates, where does Texas rank among all states?
A. very low compared to other states B. about 25th C. in the top 10 percent D. in the top 5 percent
Which of the following values is considered the most essential quality of American democracy?
A. security B. self-government C. equality D. liberty E. collectivism
Which of the following demonstrates how a family’s economic background can shape a person’s political opinions?
a. A child who grew up during the Great Depression becomes an activist for improvements to the welfare system. b. A child whose family attended church services regularly works to secure government funds for religious organizations at public schools. c. Children who attended public schools advocate the voucher system as adults. d. Someone whose parents regularly debated the merits of the Vietnam War at the dinner table becomes a journalist who covers the political ramifications of the military activity in Afghanistan. e. The child of political refugees from Czechoslovakia writes extensively on oppression in the Middle East.
According to the textbook, which level of government has been the most effective in promoting gay rights?
A. the Supreme Court B. the Congress C. the bureaucracy D. local government