What was Shays' Rebellion?
a. the initial uprising by the Americans against the British in 1753
b. a demonstration of the need for every state to deal with domestic unrest on its own
c. a revolt by slaves in South Carolina that led to the inclusion of the three-fifths compromise in the Constitution
d. an uprising by farmers in western Massachusetts protesting mortgage foreclosures
d
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The three distinct parts of the executive branch are:
a. the president, secretary of state, and secretary of defense. b. the ruling government, the bureaucracy, and the military. c. the president, the president's personal advisers, and cabinet. d. the president, cabinet, and senior civil servants.
Lobbyists may try to influence policymakers by __________.
A. providing them with information about issues B. discouraging interest group members from voicing their opinions C. publicly providing legislators with bribes D. voting in favor of bills in committees
The doctrine of free speech is deeply embedded in American history and has been protected completely since the Constitution was written
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The Constitution established a bicameral Congress, which means that
A) it is popularly elected. B) all members are elected every two years. C) it consists of two chambers. D) all hearings are opened to the public. E) all hearings are closed to the public.