What were the public's sentiments toward royal governors appointed by the British crown during the pre-independence era?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response would be:
Before the American Revolution, royal governors were appointed by and responsible to the British crown and had broad powers, including extensive veto power over the elected colonial legislatures. As anti-British sentiment increased, royal governors became more and more unpopular. The position of state governor in the new Republic was born in this atmosphere of distrust.
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Which of the following statements about nuclear energy politics is NOT correct? a. Germany and the United States get about the same amount of energy from nuclear power
b. Germany's antinuclear movement has tended to be more radical than its American counterpart. c. In both Germany and the United States, private companies are responsible for the production of nuclear power. d. Neither Germany nor the United States has yet to open a site for the storage of nuclear waste. e. Both Germany and the United States have recently decided to phase out their nuclear power plants over the next decade.
Behavioral research should be designed so that
a. the researcher can identify factors that are related to behavioral variability b. behavioral variability is eliminated c. variability among participants is maximized d. behavioral variability is due to only one factor e. participants' behavior does not vary across conditions
In American presidential elections, a _________ personality may be even more important than effective policy proposals and ideology
a. driven, focused b. cheerful, optimistic c. patient, cautious d. commanding, forceful
The disintegration of the Soviet Union in 1991 was one of the most important developments contributing to the emergence and growth of global crime
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.