Historian Charles Beard argued that the primary motive of the Framers of the Constitution was which of the following?

a. protection from foreign threats
b. the enshrinement of the majority rule principle
c. protection of their own economic self-interests
d. westward expansion of the country


c

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A. Its decisions depend entirely on the interests of its member states. B. The UN General Assembly can override its decisions. C. Member states adhere to Security Council resolutions. D. Eight of the ten nonpermanent members can override a permanent member's veto.

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Howard Dean was the first major candidate to __________

a. use the Internet for fund-raising purposes b. use social media to coordinate campaign efforts c. create and frequently update a Web site d. send e-mails to supporters and potential volunteers

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The ____________________ guarantees protection from discrimination against minorities and women.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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During economic hard times, governors have found it necessary to transfer or withhold funds from an agency. Whose approval must a governor obtain before this can happen?

A. the lieutenant governor B. the speaker of the house C. both the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house D. the Legislative Budget Board

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