Why has the United States Senate refused to sign the Law of the Sea Convention?
A) Because they fear it will constrain U.S. power
B) Because the treaty requires America to admit fault for previous wrongs
C) Because the president has asked them not to
D) Because Iran is a party to the agreement
E) Because important naval powers like China have not signed
A
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b. votes anticipated by political party leaders. c. goals that political parties pledge to fulfill if elected. d. locations where political parties' delegates attend meetings.
Which of the following statements about the role of the United States in the global economy is NOT true?
a. Since the end of World War II, the United States has played a central role in the international political economy by dominating multinational bodies like the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. b. The dominant position of the United States has been challenged by the rise of the European Union. c. The U.S. dollar has been challenged as the world's dominant trading currency by the euro. d. There have been increased calls domestically for the United States to isolate itself from the regulation of the world economy in part because of the impacts of globalization on the United States'economy. e. The separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches, and the local constituencies of members of Congress, ensures continuing resistance to the U.S.'s international role.
Which branch of government was most responsible for the elimination of the white primary in the Lone Star State?
a) The U.S. Supreme Court b) The U.S. Congress c) The Texas Supreme Court d) The Texas legislature e) The U.S. president
Debbie is a city mayor who acts more in a ceremonial capacity, has little to do with the legislative function of her municipality, and cedes most of her authority to the city council. Which type of mayor-council system of city government does Debbie represent?
a. weak mayor b. restricted mayor c. delegate d. friend of the council