Which of the following statements best summarizes the effect of the Connecticut Compromise?
a. Five slaves would equal three free people for purposes of representation.
b. The Senate became the dominant house in Congress.
c. Money bills could only be introduced by the executive.
d. Provided life long tenure to the Supreme Court justices.
e. It upheld the large-state position for the House of Representatives.
e
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Which of the following is true of the corporatist governance implemented under the leadership of Lázaro Cárdenas?
A. The membership in the party was based on an individual's occupation. B. The business sector was not involved in the party decisions such as selection of candidates for office. C. The popular sector, a collection of diverse interests such as teaching and youth, was not recognized by this system. D. The workers and peasants did not have a say in the decisions taken by the government. E. The ethnicity of the individuals was the sole criterion to gain membership into the party.
According to the Department of Energy, what percentage of energy in the U.S. comes from nuclear power, hydroelectric dams, and miscellaneous renewable resources such as rain, sunlight, and wind?
a. 1 percent b. 13 percent c. 55 percent d. 20 percent e. 31 percent
The organization Mothers Against Drunk Driving provides research to a congressional transportation subcommittee, which shows evidence that an effective tool for reducing drinking and driving is to increase random police checkpoints in areas near college campuses. The subcommittee votes to increase funding to local law enforcement agencies for the purpose of increasing checkpoints. This is an example of which relationship support interaction in an iron triangle?
A. interest group–committee B. committee–agency C. interest group–agency D. interest group–presidency
What are some of the most basic features of American public opinion today?
What will be an ideal response?