If the state requires us to do something and we obey because we think the request is legitimate, we call this an exercise of:

A. Power
B. Consent
C. Iredentism
D. Authority
E. Conscription


D. Authority

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Many schools hold mock elections in an attempt to socialize schoolchildren to value __________

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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There are many different meanings for the word "liberal." Which is NOT a definition for liberal?

a) Supporting fundamental change b) Generosity c) Supporting reform or progress d) Tolerance

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Which of the following is a reason states go into debt?

A. due to a trade deficit B. due to bad investments C. borrowing to pay for government budget surpluses D. to create greater standing wealth

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The governor's veto power and ability to call special sessions of the legislature __________

a. can only ever be used in response to bills already passed by the House and Senate b. were eliminated by the Constitution of 1876 to limit the governor's role in the state government c. can allow the governor to influence the legislature through the threat of using those powers d. provide the governor with the ability to determine party leadership and committee chairs in the legislature

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