What were the motives of the framers as they crafted the executive branch?
A. to create an effective national leader directly tied to the citizens
B. to create a strong national leader who would have direct ties to state governors
C. to create an elite national leader removed from the direct control of citizens
D. to create a weak national leader who could easily be dominated by Congress
Answer: C
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Which of the following best describes the Cold War?
a. A bipolar era balance of power that began with the overthrow of the Romanov monarchy in 1917 b. A bipolar era that began with the announcement of NATO in April of 1947 c. A multi-polar era that began with the Truman Doctrine in March of 1947 d. A bipolar era that began with the Truman Doctrine in March of 1947
Symbolic benefits are generally the most tangible
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
What has been the U.S. government's recent trend regarding budget deficits and the national debt?
a. Budget deficits have been increasing while national debt decreases. b. Budget deficits have been decreasing while national debt increases. c. Both budget deficits and the national debt are decreasing. d. Both budget deficits and the national debt are increasing.
George Washington's action in putting down the Whiskey Rebellion________
a. was endorsed by the electoral college b. is an example of the residual powers of the presidency c. was considered unconstitutional at the time d. shows how weak the presidency was prior to 1803 e. was condemned in a congressional resolution